Phillips Listens Inc
Phillips Listens Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $2.5M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $16K.
Phillips Listens Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,572,185
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,142,883
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,508,271
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,093,973
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Phillips Listens Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contributionthe current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,572,185 | $3,142,883 | $3,093,973 | — | — | $2,508,271 | $16,339 |
| 2023 | $1,518,259 | $2,908,427 | $2,518,602 | $25,000 | 1 | $2,220,041 | $7,854 |
| 2022 | $1,072,352 | $1,944,909 | $1,939,469 | — | — | $1,733,318 | $6,051 |
| 2021 | $1,070,266 | $2,147,313 | $1,597,547 | — | — | $1,442,263 | $1,475 |
| 2020 | $705,018 | $1,606,851 | $1,680,545 | — | — | — | $600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phillips Listens Inc is led by Misty Janks, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Misty Janks
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $165K (2024)
Robert H. Chapman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Leporin
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$78K (2024)
Cynthia M. Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hannah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Wisniewski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Hauser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Garrett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bare
Chief Financial Officer
Director & Cfoo → Chief Finance & Operations Officer, 2022
Chief Finance & Operations Officer → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$67K (2021) → $42K (2024)
Katie Trotter
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$96K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Susan Reynolds
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rebecca Buell (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Donna McGinnis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $165K, to Misty Janks (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Phillips Listens Inc
How large is Phillips Listens Inc?
Phillips Listens Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Phillips Listens Inc?
Phillips Listens Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Phillips Listens Inc operate?
Phillips Listens Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Phillips Listens Inc's EIN?
Phillips Listens Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4183297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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