The Jay and Rose Phillips Family
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It supports efforts to address unmet human and social needs, with Minnesota grantmaking focused on helping people in poverty attain economic stability in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family at a glance
In short: The Jay and Rose Phillips Family gave $2.6M across 120 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,573,487
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 120
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,446
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $62,285,666
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (82% 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 The Jay and Rose Phillips Family
- 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. Application processes vary by funding priority, and many do not accept unsolicited proposals. The Northside Real Estate Developer Grants program has an application opportunity described by the foundation; the provided program information does not specify application materials or a deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 Ids Center 80 S 8Th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 672-3878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jay and Rose Phillips Family
Who The Jay and Rose Phillips Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Minneapolis Foundation ($471K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($237,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
472 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 411 grants of 472 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For Minnesota grantmaking, the foundation’s stated geographic focus is the seven-county metropolitan area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. An organization need not be headquartered in those counties, but the funded work must take place in one or more of them. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 10% to California, 3% to New York, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 120 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jay and Rose Phillips Family gives
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.6M (2023) to $3.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 120 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $237,500 |
| Minnesota Private College Fund St. Paul, MN | 2023-2025 Eddie Phillips Scholars | $220,000 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Phillips northside real estate advisory committee special purpose fund | $195,687 |
| Fortis Capital Minneapolis, MN | Capacity Building Support for Lending Capital and Operations | $150,000 |
| Minnesota Private College Fund St. Paul, MN | Phillips Scholars Program | $110,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minneapolis, MN | 2024 Community Campaign - 572468 | $100,000 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Northside Real Estate Advisory Committee Special Purpose Fund | $100,000 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Northside Education Advisory Committee Special Purpose Fund | $100,000 |
| Women in Non Traditional Employment Roles Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Project Diva Minneapolis, MN | Please See Grant Agreement Letter | $55,000 |
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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 | $62,285,666 | $3,849,527 | $4,179,922 | $2,573,487 | 120 | $3,603,851 | $3,270,848 | $2,575,454 |
| 2023 | $62,635,549 | $3,065,026 | $4,599,015 | $2,570,920 | 122 | $3,973,223 | $2,378,077 | $2,656,483 |
| 2022 | $64,360,055 | $2,831,209 | $4,712,767 | $3,079,839 | 110 | $4,531,803 | $2,745,391 | $2,802,981 |
| 2021 | $65,545,808 | $6,097,586 | $4,631,479 | $3,126,497 | 119 | $4,346,277 | $5,863,452 | $2,960,763 |
| 2020 | $61,269,550 | $12,161,830 | $4,588,826 | $3,476,317 | 1 | — | $11,963,646 | $3,078,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jay and Rose Phillips Family reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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
The foundation’s mission is to honor its founders’ legacy by supporting efforts that address the unmet human and social needs of individuals, families, and communities with the least access to resources. Its Minnesota grantmaking focuses on economic stability for people living in poverty and identifies employment, housing, education, and transit as its four areas of approach.
The 2024 grants included support for education and scholarships, Northside real estate and education advisory funds, lending capacity, community fundraising, and general operating support. Among the grantees, the Minnesota Private College Fund says it seeks philanthropic support for its member colleges and the students they educate. The Minneapolis Foundation describes its work as addressing civic, social, and economic needs through partnerships, grantmaking, research, advocacy, and donor services. Fortis Capital says its charitable mission is to support economic development in challenged communities and for disadvantaged people, primarily in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 120 grants totaling $2,573,487. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $237,500, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $237,500 and $220,000 to the Minnesota Private College Fund for the Eddie Phillips Scholars cohorts; $195,687 to The Minneapolis Foundation for the Phillips Northside Real Estate Advisory Committee Special Purpose Fund; and $150,000 to Fortis Capital for capacity-building support for lending capital and operations. It also gave $110,000 to the Minnesota Private College Fund for the Phillips Scholars Program and $100,000 to Minneapolis Jewish Federation for its 2024 Community Campaign.
The foundation’s Northside Real Estate Developer Grants program is currently open. It plans to award up to $15,000 per application, from a total of $100,000, for pre-development costs. Eligible applicants are Black commercial real estate developers with site control of commercial or “missing middle” residential projects of at least five units in North Minneapolis. The program prioritizes neighborhoods connected to West Broadway Avenue and other transit corridors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists RT Rybak as president; Tyler Phillips as treasurer; Dean Phillips and Jeanne Phillips as co-chairs; and Hutton Phillips as a board member.
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family is led by Rt Rybak, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rt Rybak
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Phillips
Co-Chair
Co-Chair & Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hutton Phillips
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Phillips
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Phillips
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patrick Troska (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Walter Harris (2020) — Director
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 Jay and Rose Phillips Family
How much does The Jay and Rose Phillips Family give each year?
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family gave $2.6M across 120 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 122 grants.
What is The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's typical grant size?
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,446, across 120 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jay and Rose Phillips Family give grants?
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family gives mostly in Minnesota: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (48 grants), St. Paul, MN (13 grants), Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Jay and Rose Phillips Family give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 120) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's largest grantees?
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Minneapolis Foundation ($470,687 across 5 grants), Minnesota Private College Fund ($340,000 across 3 grants) and Fortis Capital ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($237,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jay and Rose Phillips Family?
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family reported $62.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jay and Rose Phillips Family fund?
The foundation’s mission is to honor its founders’ legacy by supporting efforts that address the unmet human and social needs of individuals, families, and communities with the least access to resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jay and Rose Phillips Family?
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 The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's EIN?
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4196509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jay and Rose Phillips 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.
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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