Phillips University Inc
To make scholarships and/or grants available to: (I) individuals pursuing a liberal arts curriculum and attending a private college or university; and (II) faculty and staff of private, liberal arts colleges or universities pursuing advanced educational studies, in order to enable both to pay the expenses of higher education and to receive a higher quality of education.
Phillips University Inc at a glance
In short: Phillips University Inc gave $3.2M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,173,963
- +1283.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,586,982
- +1283.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,586,982
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Phillips University Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Phillips University Legacy Foundation ($3.1M). Together the top 2 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $229K (2020) to $3.2M (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips University Legacy Foundation Enid, OK | General Funding/ | $3,140,437 |
| Phillips University Alumni and Friends Association Enid, OK | General Funding | $33,526 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $42,336 | $3,330,204 | $3,173,963 | 2 | $29,216 |
| 2020 | $3,286,762 | $199,372 | $431,946 | $229,494 | 2 | $75,304 |
About Phillips University Inc
Based on IRS filings
Phillips University Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Enid, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phillips University Inc is led by Kelly Coker, Vice President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kelly Coker
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $78K (2021)
Barry K. Robinson
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Whitney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Challenner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James E. Strain (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $78K, to Kelly Coker (Vice President/Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Phillips University Inc
How much does Phillips University Inc give each year?
Phillips University Inc gave $3.2M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $229K across 2 grants.
What is Phillips University Inc?
Phillips University Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Enid, OK.
Where does Phillips University Inc operate?
Phillips University Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Phillips University Inc's EIN?
Phillips University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0579267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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