The Earl N Phillips Jr Family
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family is a private foundation based in High Point, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $56,700 to charitable organizations, with recipients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, DC, and Kentucky.
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family at a glance
In short: The Earl N Phillips Jr Family gave $57K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,700
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,577
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $819,184
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (14 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Earl N Phillips Jr Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 830, High Point, NC 27261
Phone: (336) 885-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Earl N Phillips Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charlotte Ballet ($15K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 10% to South Carolina, 9% to Tennessee, 9% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Earl N Phillips Jr Family open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 22 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $57K (2024) to $121K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Ballet Charlotte, NC | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| NC Study Center Chapel Hill, NC | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| UNC Press Chapel Hill, NC | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation Memphis, TN | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Public Education Works Raleigh, NC | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Educational Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Annual Fund | $4,400 |
| First Scots Presbyterian Church Charleston, SC | Annual Fund | $3,500 |
| Chapel of the Cross Chapel Hill, NC | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Charleston Mount Pleasant, SC | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $819,184 | $35,727 | $71,727 | $56,700 | 22 | $56,700 | $14,744 | $54,541 |
| 2023 | $885,971 | $259,463 | $125,302 | $121,284 | 26 | $121,284 | $4,652 | $53,011 |
| 2022 | $896,887 | $163,261 | $112,619 | $107,560 | 16 | $107,560 | $5,705 | $58,146 |
| 2021 | $974,122 | $14,802 | $82,157 | $74,700 | 23 | $74,700 | $7,345 | $64,833 |
| 2020 | $847,551 | $-7,039 | $113,042 | $104,981 | 28 | — | — | $64,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Earl N Phillips Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Charlotte Ballet, which describes its mission as creating connections, educational opportunities, and transformative experiences through dance, and the Chi Omega Foundation, which says it supports educational and leadership development through scholarships, grants, and learning opportunities. The Be Loud Sophie Foundation, another 2024 recipient, says it co-develops programs at UNC Hospitals to improve care for adolescent and young adult cancer patients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $56,700 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $15,000 to Charlotte Ballet; $5,000 each to NC Study Center, UNC Press, the Chi Omega Foundation, Public Education Works, and No Kid Hungry; and $4,400 to Educational Foundation. Other reported grants included $3,500 to First Scots Presbyterian Church, $2,000 each to Chapel of the Cross and The First Tee of Greater Charleston, and $1,000 each to The Nido Qubein Scholarship Fund and The Coy Williard Dugout Fund. The Be Loud Sophie Foundation received $500.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Earl N Phillips Jr as director, president, and treasurer; Courtney Phillips Hyder as director and secretary; Jordan N Phillips as vice president and director; and Kimberly G Phillips as director.
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family is led by Earl N. Phillips Jr., Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Earl N. Phillips Jr.
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Courtney Phillips Hyder
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jordan N. Phillips
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly G. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Earl N Phillips Jr Family
How much does The Earl N Phillips Jr Family give each year?
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family gave $57K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 26 grants.
What is The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's typical grant size?
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,577, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Earl N Phillips Jr Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Earl N Phillips Jr Family give grants?
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family gives mostly in North Carolina: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (10%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chapel Hill, NC (6 grants), High Point, NC (4 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does The Earl N Phillips Jr Family give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Memorial" (5 grants).
Who are The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's largest grantees?
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's largest 2024 grantees include Charlotte Ballet ($15,000), NC Study Center ($5,000) and UNC Press ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Earl N Phillips Jr Family?
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family reported $819K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Earl N Phillips Jr Family fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Earl N Phillips Jr Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's EIN?
The Earl N Phillips Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1941861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Earl N Phillips Jr Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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