Phos Foundation
Phos Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tysons, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $455K. Net investment income was $81K.
Phos Foundation at a glance
In short: Phos Foundation gave $455K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $455,000
- +115.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,833
- +79.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $22,257,293
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Phos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SMU Center for Faith & Learning ($150K). Together the top 6 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 35 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Phos Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 768% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $212K (2024) to $1.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMU Center for Faith & Learning Dallas, TX | General Use | $150,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Washington, DC | General Use | $120,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church McLean, VA | General Use | $100,000 |
| Communio Alexandria, VA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Evergreen Christian School Leesburg, VA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Upperville Colt and Horse Show Upperville, VA | General Use | $10,000 |
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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 | $22,257,293 | $89,122 | $469,980 | $455,000 | 6 | $455,000 | $81,342 | $59,207 |
| 2024 | $22,636,377 | $57,263 | $233,694 | $211,500 | 5 | $211,500 | $51,919 | $67,754 |
| 2023 | $22,811,637 | $946,615 | $765,587 | $735,000 | 6 | $735,000 | $940,965 | $54,316 |
| 2022 | $22,630,353 | $1,836,126 | $1,735,475 | $1,665,000 | 10 | $1,665,000 | $1,787,452 | $129,923 |
| 2021 | $22,532,996 | $3,172,850 | $1,374,819 | $1,315,000 | 8 | $1,315,000 | $999,386 | $192,001 |
| 2020 | $22,895,485 | $3,990,383 | $1,072,338 | $1,032,500 | 8 | — | $1,418,113 | $11,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phos Foundation is led by Suzanne S. Youngkin, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne S. Youngkin
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn A. Youngkin
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Phos Foundation
How much does Phos Foundation give each year?
Phos Foundation gave $455K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $212K across 5 grants.
What is Phos Foundation's typical grant size?
Phos Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $75,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Phos Foundation give grants?
Phos Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (33%) and District of Columbia (26%).
Does Phos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Phos Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Phos Foundation's largest grantees?
Phos Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SMU Center for Faith & Learning ($150,000), Museum of the Bible ($120,000) and Holy Trinity Church ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phos Foundation?
Phos Foundation reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $455K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Phos Foundation's EIN?
Phos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4245345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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