Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation
The Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Topsfield, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $93,200 through 24 grants to charitable organizations.
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation gave $93K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,200
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,883
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,653
- -78.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Richard Phelps as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Phelps
Mailing address: 400 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (617) 833-2802
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Globe Charitable Fdn ($36K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 147 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of 2025 grant dollars, 69% went to recipients in Massachusetts, 18% to North Carolina, 5% to Florida, and 2% each to Indiana and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2025) to $185K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Globe Charitable Fdn Boston, MA | General | $36,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund Brookline, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | General | $16,000 |
| Phillips Academy Andover, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Palm Beach Island Hopsice Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,400 |
| Ireland Funds of America Boston, MA | General | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General | $2,000 |
| Yale Alumni Magazine New Haven, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Common Cause Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,653 | $69,507 | $97,633 | $93,200 | 24 | $95,425 | $63,965 |
| 2024 | $35,779 | $124,020 | $119,516 | $113,575 | 35 | $116,525 | $105,290 |
| 2023 | $33,519 | $117,986 | $101,381 | $95,200 | 25 | $98,307 | $98,682 |
| 2022 | $21,042 | $206,479 | $189,804 | $184,850 | 36 | $187,341 | $175,376 |
| 2021 | $6,890 | $143,985 | $160,808 | $156,137 | 27 | — | $127,572 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span different activities. For example, Wake Forest University describes its work as higher education in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional fields. Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness, while Common Cause says it works to advance democracy reforms.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $93,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $36,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants were $36,000 to Boston Globe Charitable Foundation, $20,000 to The Jimmy Fund, and $16,000 to Wake Forest University; each was listed for general purposes.
Other listed grants included $4,000 to Phillips Academy, $2,400 to Palm Beach Island Hospice, and $2,000 each to Ireland Funds of America, the University of Notre Dame, and Yale Alumni Magazine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard J Phelps and Ann Jacobs as trustees.
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Jacobs
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Phelps
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation
How much does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation give each year?
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation gave $93K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 35 grants.
What is Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,883, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation give grants?
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Globe Charitable Fdn ($36,000), The Jimmy Fund ($20,000) and Wake Forest University ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation?
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span different activities. For example, Wake Forest University describes its work as higher education in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3090828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2025
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