Philene Foundation
Philene Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $143,000 to organizations in several states.
Philene Foundation at a glance
In short: Philene Foundation gave $143K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,000
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,526
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,068,980
- -9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Philene Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Helen Herzig as the contact and says to submit a written description of the organization’s activities. Awards are not made to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: Helen Herzig
Mailing address: 225 Miro Place 418, Port Washigton, NY 11050
Phone: (516) 621-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philene Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NYU Institute of Fine Arts ($20K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (52%), Maine (18%), Massachusetts (10%), Florida (7%), and Connecticut (7%). Other listed 2025 recipients included the Alport Syndrome Foundation in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Philene Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $183K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Institute of Fine Arts New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Archeological Institute of America Boston, MA | Education | $15,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Education | $15,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Melville, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford Center, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Lakes Environment Association Bridgton, ME | General | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Alport Syndrome Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General | $7,500 |
| Green Vale School Glen Head, NY | Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,068,980 | $37,214 | $147,297 | $143,000 | 19 | $143,000 | $38,058 | $124,041 |
| 2024 | $1,179,063 | $49,001 | $190,187 | $183,000 | 25 | $183,000 | $49,001 | $115,201 |
| 2023 | $1,320,249 | $53,938 | $59,936 | $59,250 | 13 | $59,250 | $53,938 | $96,993 |
| 2022 | $1,350,766 | $51,963 | $142,444 | $137,750 | 32 | $142,444 | $52,009 | $90,110 |
| 2021 | $1,416,728 | $42,018 | $119,144 | $116,250 | 21 | $119,144 | $41,072 | $109,712 |
| 2020 | $1,493,854 | $4,200 | $111,363 | $108,200 | 22 | — | $32,804 | $89,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Bowdoin College describes its mission as providing a four-year liberal arts education, while the Alport Syndrome Foundation says it educates and supports people affected by a genetic kidney disease and funds research. The Norton Museum of Art describes its work as welcoming visitors to experience art through its collections and programs; Good Shepherd Food Bank says its mission is to eliminate hunger in Maine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $143,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $20,000 to NYU Institute of Fine Arts for general purposes; $15,000 each to the Archaeological Institute of America for education, Bowdoin College for education, UJA Federation of NY for general purposes, and the American Kidney Fund for general purposes. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Choate Rosemary Hall for education and $10,000 to Lakes Environment Association for general purposes. The foundation also gave $7,500 each to the American Jewish Committee and the Alport Syndrome Foundation, both for general purposes.
The American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. Green Vale School, which received $5,000, says it provides an educational program for students from pre-nursery through grade 8. Area Stage, which received $3,000, describes its work as producing theatrical experiences and making theatre accessible, including to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brooklyn Academy of Music, which received $2,500, says it supports artistic experimentation and inclusion and accessibility in the arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie E Herzig and Lydia Landesberg as trustees.
Philene Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie E. Herzig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lydia Landesberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helene Herzig (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Philene Foundation
How much does Philene Foundation give each year?
Philene Foundation gave $143K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 25 grants.
What is Philene Foundation's typical grant size?
Philene Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,526, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philene Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Philene Foundation give grants?
Philene Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (18%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Philene Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Philene Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Philene Foundation's largest grantees?
Philene Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NYU Institute of Fine Arts ($20,000), Archeological Institute of America ($15,000) and Bowdoin College ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philene Foundation?
Philene Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Philene Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philene Foundation?
The filing lists Helen Herzig as the contact and says to submit a written description of the organization’s activities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philene Foundation's EIN?
Philene Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3520681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Philene Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/philene-foundation-morg_508d54c1ea534331a01a8b41c1e26012
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