Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in conservation, humanitarian relief, gardens and horticulture, animal welfare, food access, and education.
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc gave $346K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $346,000
- +130.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,611
- +79.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,561,362
- +107.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1214 Buchanan Street, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 919-6726
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern Va Conservation Trust ($35K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (39%), the District of Columbia (20%), New York (16%), Maryland (12%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc gives
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2020) to $346K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Va Conservation Trust Annandale, VA | To Support Charitable Purpose of Organization | $35,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy Silver Spring, MD | To Support Protection of the Potomac River Watershed | $35,000 |
| Capital Caring Falls Church, VA | To Suuport Highest Quality Advanced Illness Care | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | To support and aid in humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $20,000 |
| International Relief Teams New York, NY | To support and aid in humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $20,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | To aid in protection of environment and natural resources | $20,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy Garrison, NY | To Support Charitalbe Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To help support provision of meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| American Horticultural Society Alexandria, VA | To support education on the critical role of plants and gardens in creating healthy livable communities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,561,362 | $7,454,462 | $453,544 | $346,000 | 36 | $346,000 | $978,060 | $670,960 |
| 2023 | $6,531,765 | $5,304,055 | $194,469 | $150,000 | 28 | $150,000 | $614,398 | $306,045 |
| 2022 | $1,419,119 | $269,613 | $120,504 | $110,000 | 17 | $110,000 | $102,958 | $129,387 |
| 2021 | $1,270,010 | $54,272 | $12,952 | — | — | — | $43,199 | $125,714 |
| 2020 | $1,228,690 | $154,668 | $117,418 | $106,000 | 5 | — | $43,250 | $93,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $671K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Southern Environmental Law Center describes its mission as protecting clean air and water, a livable climate, and the region’s natural treasures. The Garden Conservancy says it works to preserve, share, and celebrate America’s gardens and gardening traditions. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington describes its work as improving the lives of animals and people through resources, care, and protection.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in humanitarian response: World Central Kitchen provides meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises, while Direct Relief provides humanitarian aid to people affected by poverty or emergencies. The foundation also supported organizations whose stated missions include expanding food access, such as Capital Area Food Bank, and providing tutoring to students in high-needs Virginia schools, such as EduTutor of Virginia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $346,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $35,000 to Northern VA Conservation Trust and $35,000 to Potomac Conservancy; $25,000 to Capital Caring; and $20,000 each to Direct Relief, International Relief Teams, Southern Environmental Law Center, The Garden Conservancy, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Claire Graham as vice-president, Daniel H Duval as president, Karen K Duval as treasurer, and William H Duval as director.
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc is led by Daniel H. Duval, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel H. Duval
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William H. Duval
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Claire Graham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen K. Duval
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Lynde Duval Phipps (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc
How much does Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc give each year?
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc gave $346K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 28 grants.
What is Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,611, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc give grants?
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), McLean, VA (4 grants), Annandale, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitalbe Purpose of Organization" (8 grants) and "To Aid in Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals" (3 grants).
Who are Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northern Va Conservation Trust ($35,000), Potomac Conservancy ($35,000) and Capital Caring ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc?
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $346K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $671K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Southern Environmental Law Center describes its mission as protecting clean air and water, a livable climate, and the region’s natural treasures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's EIN?
Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2015359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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