The Dr P Phillips Foundation

ORLANDO, FL EIN: 59-6135403 Website

Arts and culture Health Public affairs Community and economic development Economic development

The Dr P Phillips Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida, established in 1956. It is one of two organizations comprising Dr. Phillips Charities, alongside Dr. Phillips Inc. Together, these entities manage and generate revenue from real estate and investment holdings to sustain their philanthropic mission.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$44.5M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.9M

-12.2% YoY

Grant Count

-98.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.9M

+6484.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr P Phillips Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to:

Preserve the legacy of the Dr. Phillips family by continuing support of the free enterprise system and private property rights
Responsibly support the charitable needs of Central Florida through funding and counsel
Continue the standard of excellence, accountability, and responsibility established by the Phillips family

The foundation supports worthy capital projects and innovative nonprofit programs that address critical Central Florida needs, demonstrate potential for ongoing community support, and have significant, lasting impact on the community.

Specific program areas include:

Creation, organization, and processes for archive cataloging and maintenance of historical information made available to the public
Community media communications through magazine articles and newsletters to raise awareness of Central Florida philanthropic organizations
Agricultural education and entrepreneurship advancement in public schools, including food distribution to nonprofit organizations serving underprivileged children
Support for the arts and humanities

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes an average of $12 million annually through Dr. Phillips Charities and has awarded $261 million in grants cumulatively.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses on Central Florida, with particular emphasis on Orange County and the greater Orlando area. Community buildings and venues in Central Florida are named to honor the Phillips family.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $6.6M (95%)

Oklahoma $80K (1%)

Missouri $55K (1%)

Texas $50K (1%)

Kentucky $43K (1%)

District of Columbia $37K (1%)

Illinois $35K (1%)

Massachusetts $25K (0%)

+10 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Mississippi North Carolina New York Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaApopkaBig IslandCasselberryCelebrationCheshireChicagoDallasDaytona BeachEustisFraminghamHighlandsJacksonJacksonvilleKansas CityKennesawKissimmeeLakelandLeesburgLexington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $44,523,995
Total Revenue: $1,949,634
Total Expenses: $2,088,211
Total Liabilities: $3,130

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since May 1956 EIN: 59-6135403

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$44,523,995	$44,673,782	$47,003,700
Revenue	$1,949,634	$39,578	$3,618,641
Expenses	$2,088,211	$2,380,831	$2,144,905
Qualifying Distributions	$2,067,088	$2,324,502	$2,074,727
Net Investment Income	$1,942,799	$1,027,899	$3,609,832
Distributable Amount	$2,094,057	$2,039,740	$2,717,987

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

151 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The Dr P Phillips Foundation

Foundation

Dr. P. Phillips Legacy Microgrant Program Grant

THE DR P PHILLIPS FOUNDATION

Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attached Additional Statement ($1,917,899).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SEE ATTACHED ADDITIONAL STATEMENT ORLANDO, FL	SEE ATTACHED ADDITIONAL STATEMENT	$1,917,899

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kenneth Robinson — President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
Thomas J Williams — Chief Operating Officer and Secretary
Eva M. Tukdarian — Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KENNETH D ROBINSON	PRESIDENT/CE	12	$1,500
EM TUKDARIAN	TREASURER/AS	8	—
STEVEN CASTINO	DIRECTOR	6	$1,250
TODD BURNETT	DIRECTOR	4	$1,750
TERRY W PRATHER	CHAIRMAN/DIR	12	$1,625
THOMAS J WILLIAMS	SECRETARY UN	8	—
JOHN W HILLENMEYER	DIRECTOR	12	$1,000
KATE MARTIN	SECRETARY- 9	6	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent periods, including recognition as an AdventHealth Impact Icon Award honoree for leadership and community impact in Central Florida. Recent initiatives highlight the foundation's continued commitment to supporting arts, health and wellness, education, and community development across the Central Florida region.

Dr. Phillips Charities Awards $475000 to Support Health & Wellness ...

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Health Public affairs Community and economic development Economic development

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Dr P Phillips Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to: • Preserve the legacy of the Dr. Phillips family by continuing support of the free enterprise system and private property rights • Responsibly support the charitable needs of Central Florida through funding and counsel • Continue the standard of excellence, accountability, and responsibility established by the Phillips family The foundation supports worthy capital projects and innovative nonprofit programs that address critical Central Florida needs, demonstrate …

How do I apply for a grant from The Dr P Phillips Foundation?

The foundation distributes an average of $12 million annually through Dr. Phillips Charities and has awarded $261 million in grants cumulatively. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • Launch of an inaugural microgrant program through Dr. Phillips Charities • $475,000 awarded to support health and wellness initiatives • $1.5 million in grants distributed to the local community to celebrate the 150th birthday of Dr. P Phillips • $500,000 gift to support a centennial season The foundation offers…

Where does The Dr P Phillips Foundation make grants?

What size grants does The Dr P Phillips Foundation award?

In 2024, The Dr P Phillips Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $1.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Dr P Phillips Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dr P Phillips Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.