Phillips and Due Foundation
The Phillips and Due Foundation is a private foundation based in Groveton, Texas. Its filing lists grants for general charitable purposes, and its application restrictions specify the East Texas area.
Phillips and Due Foundation at a glance
In short: Phillips and Due Foundation gave $96K across 33 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $95,792
- +36.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 33
- +57.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,903
- -13.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $65,688
- +7.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Phillips and Due Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a written request describing the circumstances and need to Jason Due. Awards are restricted to the East Texas area.
- Review Cycle
- None; requests are accepted all the time.
- Deadline
- None; requests are accepted all the time.
- Contact
Application contact: Jason Due
Mailing address: 1142 E Highway 281, Groveton, TX 75845
Phone: (936) 465-1406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phillips and Due Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Trinity Co Fair & Youth Livestock ($41K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing specifies the East Texas area as a restriction on awards. In 2023, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Phillips and Due Foundation gives
- 48% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 418% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $96K (2023). In 2023 it made 33 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Co Fair & Youth Livestock Groveton, TX | General Charitable | $40,656 |
| Tri Cities Youth Sports Groveton, TX | General Charitable | $11,650 |
| Groveton ISD Groveton, TX | General Charitable | $6,300 |
| Groveton Ex-Students Groveton, TX | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo San Antonio, TX | General Charitable | $2,886 |
| Kalin's Center Crockett, TX | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Groveton Groveton, TX | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Groveton Volunteer Fire Department Groveton, TX | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tyler County Fair Woodville, TX | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Apple Springs ISD Apple Springs, TX | General Charitable | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,688 | $142,459 | $138,326 | $95,792 | 33 | $98,084 | $2,169 |
| 2022 | $61,115 | $116,572 | $110,200 | $70,243 | 21 | $71,952 | $2,091 |
| 2021 | $54,743 | $111,461 | $59,428 | $19,170 | 15 | $20,710 | $1,245 |
| 2020 | $2,710 | $16,085 | $40,862 | $18,500 | 8 | — | $375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phillips and Due Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant records include support for youth sports, livestock and county fairs, schools, churches, and volunteer fire departments.
Among the grantees, CY-Fair Sports Association says its mission is to provide young athletes in CFISD organized sports and help them develop good citizenship. Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department says its mission is to protect lives and property from fire and hazards.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $95,792. Grants ranged from $200 to $40,656, with a median of $1,500. Notable awards included $40,656 to Trinity Co Fair & Youth Livestock, $11,650 to Tri Cities Youth Sports, $6,300 to Groveton ISD, and $4,000 to Groveton Ex-Students. CY-Fair Sports Association received $1,500, and Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists James Choate as president and Dean Due as director.
Phillips and Due Foundation is led by James Choate, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James Choate
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Due
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Phillips and Due Foundation
How much does Phillips and Due Foundation give each year?
Phillips and Due Foundation gave $96K across 33 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $70K across 21 grants.
What is Phillips and Due Foundation's typical grant size?
Phillips and Due Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,903, across 33 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Phillips and Due Foundation give grants?
Phillips and Due Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Groveton, TX (16 grants), Corrigan, TX (4 grants) and Apple Springs, TX (3 grants).
Does Phillips and Due Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Phillips and Due Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Phillips and Due Foundation's largest grantees?
Phillips and Due Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Trinity Co Fair & Youth Livestock ($40,656), Tri Cities Youth Sports ($11,650) and Groveton ISD ($6,300), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Phillips and Due Foundation?
Phillips and Due Foundation reported $66K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Phillips and Due Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant records include support for youth sports, livestock and county fairs, schools, churches, and volunteer fire departments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phillips and Due Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Phillips and Due Foundation's EIN?
Phillips and Due Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4765336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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