The Philos Project Inc
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The Philos Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Philos Project Inc gave $191K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,000
- -51.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,500
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $95,500
- Total assets
- $500,492
- -70.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Philos Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hombres De Palabra ($171K). Together the top 2 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Philos Project Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2024) to $391K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hombres De Palabra Germantown, MD | Hispanic Pastor Alliance Conference | $171,000 |
| Teach for Israel Columbus, OH | Activities in Israel | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $500,492 | $6,483,401 | $7,793,839 | $191,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $1,673,955 | $7,460,923 | $8,397,729 | $390,592 | 6 | $44 |
| 2022 | $3,069,416 | $8,932,879 | $7,984,895 | $294,975 | 3 | $246 |
| 2021 | $1,194,685 | $1,246,393 | $5,419,688 | $228,500 | 2 | $6,940 |
| 2020 | $5,617,638 | $9,406,815 | $4,345,243 | $365,785 | 4 | $347 |
About The Philos Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Philos Project Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $500K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $191K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Philos Project Inc is led by Lucas Moon, Deputy Director, President & Acting CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lucas Moon
Deputy Director, President & Acting CEO
Deputy Director → Deputy Director, President & Acting CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$212K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Jesse Rojo
Director of Philos Latino
Constituent Relations Director → Director of Philos Latino, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Josefa Gonzalez
Director of Communications
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $110K (2024)
Dan Senor
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tooley
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Land
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Robert Nicholson (2020–2024) — Executive Director · Filing note: Resigned 3222024
- Former: Caroline Walker (2021–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Andrew Doran (2023) — Senior Policy Advisor
- Former: Rebeca Cruz (2022) — Philos Latino Associate
- Former: Kristina King (2020–2021) — African American Affairs Director · Filing note: Until 11/2021
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $222K, to Lucas Moon (Deputy Director, President and Acting CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Philos Project Inc
How much does The Philos Project Inc give each year?
The Philos Project Inc gave $191K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $391K across 6 grants.
How large is The Philos Project Inc?
The Philos Project Inc reported $500K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is The Philos Project Inc?
The Philos Project Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $500K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Philos Project Inc operate?
The Philos Project Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Ohio.
What is The Philos Project Inc's EIN?
The Philos Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1182714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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