Theophilous Foundation
Theophilous Foundation is a private foundation 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 $253K in total assets. In 2024, it made $11K in qualifying distributions.
Theophilous Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $252,754
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $463
- -84.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $11,084
- +61.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $11,084
- +61.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Theophilous Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $884K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | General | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,754 | $463 | $11,084 | — | — | $11,084 | — |
| 2023 | $258,165 | $2,967 | $6,867 | — | — | $6,867 | — |
| 2022 | $262,064 | $280 | $203,514 | $200,000 | 1 | $203,514 | — |
| 2021 | $462,298 | $47 | $23,324 | — | — | $23,324 | — |
| 2020 | $484,456 | $142,996 | $892,041 | $884,362 | 1 | — | $135,317 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theophilous Foundation is led by Paul McKibbins, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul McKibbins
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Lewis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua Breitzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Theophilous Foundation
How large is Theophilous Foundation?
Theophilous Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $463.
What is Theophilous Foundation?
Theophilous Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $253K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Theophilous Foundation operate?
Theophilous Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is Theophilous Foundation's EIN?
Theophilous Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3010191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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