The Jesse and Caryl Philips
The Jesse and Caryl Philips is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $790,140, including support for arts organizations, community services, and organizations working in science and education.
The Jesse and Caryl Philips at a glance
In short: The Jesse and Caryl Philips gave $790K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $790,140
- -71.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,246
- -63.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $18,490,584
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jesse and Caryl Philips
- 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: 3870 Honey Hill Road, Dayton, OH 45405
Phone: (480) 305-2028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jesse and Caryl Philips funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dayton Performing Arts Alliance ($500K). Together the top 10 received $726K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 154 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares were 6% to recipients in Washington, DC; 4% in Florida; 2% in New Jersey; and 1% in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jesse and Caryl Philips open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 29 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $632K (2023) to $2.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $790K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Dayton, OH | General Support | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross Columbus, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Just World International Wellington, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Artemis Center Dayton, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Uset Foundation Gladstone, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Dayton Live Dayton, OH | General Support | $11,000 |
| Muse Machine Dayton, OH | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,490,584 | $1,868,085 | $1,298,074 | $790,140 | 29 | $1,004,284 | $1,649,321 | $1,138,429 |
| 2024 | $17,920,573 | $3,771,224 | $3,128,489 | $2,731,313 | 37 | $2,946,447 | $3,589,168 | $1,085,165 |
| 2023 | $17,276,736 | $399,676 | $1,012,030 | $632,140 | 31 | $844,767 | $230,534 | $1,071,958 |
| 2022 | $17,889,090 | $1,677,726 | $1,150,548 | $649,740 | 28 | $847,833 | $1,437,277 | $1,256,968 |
| 2021 | $17,361,912 | $3,675,627 | $2,496,140 | $2,001,150 | 29 | — | $3,468,233 | $1,259,504 |
| 2020 | $16,113,591 | $841,702 | $1,312,787 | $945,650 | 34 | — | $653,718 | $1,055,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jesse and Caryl Philips reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, the Dayton Society of Natural History says its mission is to provide learning experiences in natural history, science, and nature; Crayons to Classrooms says it distributes school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need; and Daybreak says it provides services promoting the safety, stability, and well-being of homeless and vulnerable youth in the Miami Valley.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes equine-assisted services and therapies (Therapeutic Riding Institute), emergency and specialty veterinary care (Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund), and support for newborn babies and mothers impacted by substance use disorder (Brigid’s Path).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $790,140. Grant amounts ranged from $240 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grant was $500,000 to Dayton Performing Arts Alliance for general support. Other large grants included $50,000 each to American Red Cross and National Geographic Society, and $30,000 to Just World International; each was designated for general support.
Additional 2025 grants included $20,000 each to United Way of Greater Dayton, Artemis Center, and Dayton Society of Natural History. The filing also lists $11,000 for Dayton Live and $10,000 each for Muse Machine, Therapeutic Riding Institute, and Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caryl Philips as president and Mary Beatty and Benjamin Beatty as trustees.
The Jesse and Caryl Philips is led by Caryl Philips, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caryl Philips
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $119K (2025)
Benjamin Beatty
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$37K (2024) → $37K (2025)
Mary Beatty
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$37K (2024) → $37K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $119K, to Caryl Philips (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jesse and Caryl Philips
How much does The Jesse and Caryl Philips give each year?
The Jesse and Caryl Philips gave $790K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.7M across 37 grants.
What is The Jesse and Caryl Philips's typical grant size?
The Jesse and Caryl Philips's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $27,246, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jesse and Caryl Philips that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Jesse and Caryl Philips give grants?
The Jesse and Caryl Philips gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (17 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jesse and Caryl Philips give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jesse and Caryl Philips's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jesse and Caryl Philips's largest grantees?
The Jesse and Caryl Philips's largest 2025 grantees include Dayton Performing Arts Alliance ($500,000), American Red Cross ($50,000) and National Geographic Society ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jesse and Caryl Philips?
The Jesse and Caryl Philips reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 The Jesse and Caryl Philips fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jesse and Caryl Philips?
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 Jesse and Caryl Philips's EIN?
The Jesse and Caryl Philips's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1656718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jesse and Caryl Philips 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 2020–2025
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