Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation
Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it made $4K in qualifying distributions.
Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $3,516
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,516
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $450 (2020) to $1K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $3,516 | — | — | $3,516 | $130 |
| 2024 | $3,516 | — | — | — | — | — | $173 |
| 2023 | $3,516 | — | — | — | — | — | $173 |
| 2022 | $3,516 | $25 | $525 | $500 | 1 | $525 | $183 |
| 2021 | $4,016 | $25 | $1,025 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $227 |
| 2020 | $5,016 | $25 | $475 | $450 | 2 | — | $254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation is led by Matthew Fogelson, V President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Fogelson
V President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phylis Fogelson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fogelson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation
Where does Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation operate?
Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
How much is Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation's EIN?
Phylis and James Fogelson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1602427. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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