The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westlake Village, California. Its 2025 filing lists 33 grants totaling $160,500 to charitable organizations.
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation gave $161K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,500
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,864
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,346,403
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (54% 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 Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 N Westlake Blvd 100, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone: (818) 707-0627
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rivercrest Community Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 126 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 54% of grant dollars, followed by Oregon at 16%, Florida at 6%, New York at 4%, and Tennessee at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 33 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2020) to $203K (2019). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Community Church Portland, OR | Donation | $25,000 |
| Fellowship House Newbury Park, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Living Waters Ministries Santa Paula, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Tender Life Maternity Home Ventura, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Saint Jude Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Donation | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ventura County Community Foundation Camarillo, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Florence Sylvester Memorial Senior Laguna Hills, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children Tampa, FL | Donation | $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 | $2,346,403 | $126,290 | $279,761 | $160,500 | 33 | $160,500 | $7,029 | $148,871 |
| 2024 | $2,384,374 | $152,246 | $291,879 | $154,500 | 35 | $154,500 | $14,867 | $149,521 |
| 2023 | $2,524,007 | $319,328 | $198,939 | $150,000 | 19 | $150,000 | $270,389 | $136,383 |
| 2022 | $2,403,618 | $86,787 | $220,691 | $194,500 | 21 | $194,500 | $60,596 | $148,279 |
| 2021 | $2,694,022 | $172,805 | $227,114 | $193,500 | 18 | — | $139,191 | $163,636 |
| 2020 | $2,591,831 | $48,959 | $193,113 | $148,775 | 16 | — | $30,637 | $153,621 |
| 2019 | $2,735,985 | $185,215 | $235,460 | $203,111 | 14 | — | $152,866 | $154,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $149K 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 donations to organizations with varied missions. For example, Tender Life Maternity Home describes its work as providing housing and support for women during pregnancy and beyond. Canine Companions for Independence says it provides trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance says it works to prevent colorectal cancer and support people affected by the disease.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $160,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $25,000 each to Rivercrest Community Church and Fellowship House, $15,000 to Living Waters Ministries, and $10,000 to Tender Life Maternity Home. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, Homes for Our Troops, and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Belinda Chrysiliou as President, and Nicholas Chrysiliou and Philip Chrysiliou as Directors.
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation is led by Belinda Chrysiliou, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Belinda Chrysiliou
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Philip Chrysiliou
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicholas Chrysiliou
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chrysilios Chrysiliou (2019–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation
How much does The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation gave $161K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 35 grants.
What is The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,864, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (16%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (33 grants).
Who are The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rivercrest Community Church ($25,000), Fellowship House ($25,000) and Living Waters Ministries ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation?
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include donations to organizations with varied missions. For example, Tender Life Maternity Home describes its work as providing housing and support for women during pregnancy and beyond. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0884088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Philip Hohnstein Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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