The PHS Foundation
The PHS Foundation is a private foundation, based in Indian Wells, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $11K.
The PHS Foundation at a glance
In short: The PHS Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,500
- -62.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,750
- -62.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $1,483,256
- +232.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (57% 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 PHS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Positivitee Inc ($7K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The PHS Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 43% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $31K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Positivitee Inc Denver, CO | Empowering children and young adults by nurturing a culture of kindness and positive thinking. | $6,500 |
| Harmon Recovery Foundation La Quinta, CA | To provide support for drug and alcohol dependency treatment programs. | $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 | $1,483,256 | $1,003,072 | $14,707 | $11,500 | 2 | $11,500 | $10,784 | $27,025 |
| 2024 | $445,794 | $17,268 | $33,039 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | $15,580 | $21,672 |
| 2023 | $449,377 | $7,184 | $23,586 | $21,100 | 4 | $21,100 | $6,909 | $20,956 |
| 2022 | $416,814 | $23,264 | $33,181 | $30,500 | 3 | $30,500 | $22,947 | $22,298 |
| 2021 | $531,008 | $327,574 | $12,082 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $33,408 | $14,421 |
| 2020 | $225,058 | $10,890 | $13,728 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $5,682 | $10,313 |
| 2018 | $96,973 | $101,855 | — | — | — | — | $1,855 | $162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The PHS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The PHS Foundation is led by Jenise Taylor, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenise Taylor
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Lauren Lammers
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jenise Luttgens (2018–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 PHS Foundation
How much does The PHS Foundation give each year?
The PHS Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 2 grants.
How large is The PHS Foundation?
The PHS Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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.
Where does The PHS Foundation operate?
The PHS Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii.
What is The PHS Foundation's EIN?
The PHS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0966518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 13, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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