The Phyllis Foundation Inc

BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 47-1049591

The Phyllis Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $87K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$87K

+23.6% YoY

Grant Count

15

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+23.6% YoY

About The Phyllis Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Phyllis Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $87K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

BIRMINGHAMBRENTWOODFAIRFIELDHOMEWOODHOOVERIRONDALEMINNEAPOLISMONTGOMERYNASHVILLEPELHAMRALEIGHWETUMPKA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$22K$43K$65K$87K9 grants20209 grants202110 grants202215 grants202315 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CHIKONDI HEALTH FOUNDATION$12KRETRIEVING INDEPENDENCE$10KRED MOUNTAIN GRACE$9KGRACE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC$8KTRINITY UNITED METHODIST…$8KALABAMA APPLESEED CENTER…$6KCOLLEGE CHOICE FOUNDATION$5KHAND IN PAW$5KSTUDIO BY THE TRACKS$5KBIRMINGHAM AIDS OUTREACH$5K

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

58<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chikondi Health Foundation ($12,000), Retrieving Independence ($10,000), Red Mountain Grace ($9,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALABAMA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE BIRMINGHAM, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$6,000
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH PASSTHROUGH BIRMINGHAM, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$3
CHIKONDI HEALTH FOUNDATION WETUMPKA, ALFOR SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH$12,000
COLLEGE CHOICE FOUNDATION HOMEWOOD, ALTO SUPPORT ACADEMICS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS$5,000
GRACE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC FAIRFIELD, ALFOR CHRISTIAN FOSTER CARE FOR GIRLS$7,500
HAND IN PAW BIRMINGHAM, ALTO SUPPORT HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY$5,000
RED MOUNTAIN GRACE BIRMINGHAM, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$9,000
RETRIEVING INDEPENDENCE BRENTWOOD, TNCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
STUDIO BY THE TRACKS IRONDALE, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$5,000
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOMEWOOD, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JULIE L COMMANDERPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR1
JAMES BRUCE LIMBAUGHTREASURER & DIRECTOR1
D MARK LIMBAUGHSECRETARY & DIRECTOR1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Phyllis Foundation Inc?

The Phyllis Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Phyllis Foundation Inc operate?

The Phyllis Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee.

What size grants does The Phyllis Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Phyllis Foundation Inc awarded 15 grants totaling $87K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Phyllis Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Phyllis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1049591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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