The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado is a private foundation, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $80.9M. Net investment income was $179K.
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado at a glance
In short: The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado gave $80.9M across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $10.1M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $80,902,874
- +2208.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- -84.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,112,859
- +14617.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $77,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($80.4M). Together the top 8 received $80.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 59 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2020) to $80.9M (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $80.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | unrestricted | $80,417,874 |
| Boulder Jewish Community Center Boulder, CO | unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Denver, CO | unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Denver, CO | unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Colorado Center on Law & Policy Denver, CO | unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Denver, CO | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Advocates for Children Aurora CO, CO | unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Gathering Place Denver, CO | unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-205,157 | $81,052,521 | $80,902,874 | 8 | $80,946,117 | $178,800 | $997,240 |
| 2020 | $76,656,038 | $2,554,400 | $3,833,334 | $3,504,415 | 51 | — | $2,308,974 | $3,440,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado reported a distributable amount of $997K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado is led by Paula P. Bernstein, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Paula P. Bernstein
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Bernstein
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik P. Bernstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. Levin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado
How much does The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado give each year?
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado gave $80.9M across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3.5M across 51 grants.
What is The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's typical grant size?
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's median grant in 2021 was $77,500, and its average grant was $10,112,859, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado give grants?
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's largest grantees?
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's largest 2021 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($80,417,874), Boulder Jewish Community Center ($120,000) and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless ($100,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado reported a distributable amount of $997K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's EIN?
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4196851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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