Phi Community Foundation
The purpose of the corporation is to promote charitable activities that address community issues of health, youth development, educational support, and low income advocacy within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the irc, as amended, including more specifically but not by way of limitations: (a) to promote healthy lifestyles and deliver health education among those least able to afford health care services, (b) to support the development of youth through leadership, career exposure, and job development programs, (c) to advance intellectual achievements of students studying at institutions of higher learning through scholarships and other educational means, (d) to ensure that families who meet federal poverty standards have access to resources that help them pay for and manage their energy bills.
Phi Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Phi Community Foundation gave $414K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $413,865
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,733
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $180,282
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Phi Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission of Love ($80K). Together the top 8 received $414K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 43 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Phi Community Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2020) to $533K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission of Love Capitol Heights, MD | Utility Bill Assistance Program | $80,000 |
| Interfaith Works Rockville, MD | Utility Bill Assistance Program | $80,000 |
| Greater Washington Urban League Washington, DC | Utility Bill Assistance Program | $80,000 |
| National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc Southern New Jersey Chapter Wenonah, NJ | To Fund the Mission | $45,000 |
| CASA Cape Atlantic Somers Point, NJ | To Fund the Mission | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ | To Fund the Mission | $38,865 |
| Delaware State University Dover, DE | Student Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Excel Golf Burtonsville, MD | To Fund the Mission | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,282 | $523,869 | $486,773 | $413,865 | 8 | $190 |
| 2024 | $213,186 | $507,912 | $461,676 | $404,093 | 9 | $167 |
| 2023 | $175,550 | $466,092 | $474,031 | $435,000 | 9 | $7 |
| 2022 | $249,389 | $492,597 | $569,982 | $470,000 | 9 | $1 |
| 2021 | $167,274 | $749,473 | $870,039 | $532,500 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $287,840 | $445,954 | $208,436 | $198,184 | 4 | — |
About Phi Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Phi Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $180K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $414K. Net investment income was $190.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phi Community Foundation is led by Marcus Beal, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcus Beal
President
Senior Manager → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kristin McEvoy
Treasurer
Board Member → Interim Treasurer, 2024
Interim Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lamont Akins
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nichole Fernandes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeri Shelton
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Lauer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Chardia Avery (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Marisa Slaten (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Morgan O' Donnell (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Valencia McClure (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Vavala (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Allyson D'eramo (2021–2023) — Financial Secretary
- Former: William Mokoid (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Donna M. Cooper (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Marshall Murphy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Coan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Mokoid (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth M. Odonnell (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Cathy Gallagher (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Gary R. Stockbridge (2020) — President
- Former: John Allen Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Mellanie Lassiter (2020) — Director
- Former: Raymond Wasman (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Phi Community Foundation
How much does Phi Community Foundation give each year?
Phi Community Foundation gave $414K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $404K across 9 grants.
What is Phi Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Phi Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $51,733, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Phi Community Foundation give grants?
Phi Community Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and District of Columbia (19%).
Does Phi Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Phi Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund the Mission" (4 grants) and "Utility Bill Assistance Program" (3 grants).
Who are Phi Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Phi Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mission of Love ($80,000), Interfaith Works ($80,000) and Greater Washington Urban League ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phi Community Foundation?
Phi Community Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $524K.
What is Phi Community Foundation's EIN?
Phi Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0367729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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