The Phillips Family Foundation
The Phillips Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $274K.
The Phillips Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Phillips Family Foundation gave $145K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,167
- +55.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,539,364
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (52% 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 Phillips Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Food Cupboard Inc ($50K). Together the top 6 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 40 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Phillips Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2021) to $150K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Cupboard Inc Manchester Ctr, VT | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Bennington, VT | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Cafe of Life Inc Bonita Springs, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Naples, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Mother's Club of Haiti Frederick, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $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 | $2,539,364 | $1,197,103 | $170,015 | $145,000 | 6 | $145,000 | $274,260 | $168,554 |
| 2024 | $2,280,323 | $209,544 | $167,196 | $140,000 | 9 | $140,000 | $188,348 | $155,111 |
| 2023 | $2,237,975 | $299,530 | $169,016 | $145,000 | 11 | $146,750 | $277,764 | $136,256 |
| 2022 | $2,107,461 | $134,060 | $178,853 | $150,000 | 13 | $151,523 | $111,230 | $143,300 |
| 2021 | $2,152,254 | $233,979 | $128,375 | $105,000 | 1 | $105,000 | $214,404 | $146,635 |
| 2020 | $2,046,650 | $148,247 | $169,894 | $149,500 | 1 | — | $131,353 | $122,244 |
| 2019 | $2,068,297 | $201,301 | $165,347 | $135,000 | 1 | — | $249,699 | $123,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Phillips Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Phillips Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles A. Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan V. M. Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Phillips Family Foundation
How much does The Phillips Family Foundation give each year?
The Phillips Family Foundation gave $145K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 9 grants.
What is The Phillips Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Phillips Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Phillips Family Foundation give grants?
The Phillips Family Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and California (14%).
Does The Phillips Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Phillips Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Phillips Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Phillips Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Food Cupboard Inc ($50,000), Meals on Wheels ($25,000) and The Fistula Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Phillips Family Foundation?
The Phillips Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (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 is The Phillips Family Foundation's EIN?
The Phillips Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0220787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
Live grants for the work The Phillips 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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