The Philbeck Foundation
The Philbeck Foundation is a private foundation, based in Monroe, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $27K.
The Philbeck Foundation at a glance
In short: The Philbeck Foundation gave $66K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,835
- +70.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,167
- +139.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,306,948
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Philbeck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Cleveland Church of God ($25K). Together the top 4 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Philbeck Foundation gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Cleveland Church of God Cleveland, TN | Public Support | $25,000 |
| Monroe Public Schools Monroe, MI | Student Support | $15,835 |
| Holiday Camp Monroe, MI | Student Support | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Adrian, MI | Student Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,306,948 | $219,845 | $268,250 | $65,835 | 5 | $65,835 | $27,489 | $64,885 |
| 2024 | $1,289,122 | $38,119 | $82,733 | $38,560 | 7 | $38,560 | $35,742 | $64,249 |
| 2023 | $1,295,704 | $98,191 | $106,097 | $59,000 | 8 | $59,000 | $14,549 | $63,811 |
| 2022 | $1,259,048 | $90,178 | $73,752 | $39,650 | 10 | $39,650 | $46,534 | $34,268 |
| 2021 | $1,098,892 | $198,331 | $174,018 | $19,500 | 4 | — | $2,457 | $61,831 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philbeck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Philbeck Foundation is led by Dory Philbeck, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dory Philbeck
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Molly Tyner
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Ryan Philbeck
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cortney Landrum
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Travis Philbeck
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Sarah Philbeck
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $11K, to Cortney Landrum (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Philbeck Foundation
How much does The Philbeck Foundation give each year?
The Philbeck Foundation gave $66K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 7 grants.
What is The Philbeck Foundation's typical grant size?
The Philbeck Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,167, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Philbeck Foundation give grants?
The Philbeck Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, MI (2 grants).
Does The Philbeck Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Philbeck Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Philbeck Foundation's largest grantees?
The Philbeck Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Cleveland Church of God ($25,000), Monroe Public Schools ($15,835) and Holiday Camp ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philbeck Foundation?
The Philbeck Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Philbeck Foundation's EIN?
The Philbeck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3708311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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