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Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation
Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Summary

The Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant, administered by Bridge Builders Community Foundations, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, community development, and the arts. While it serves a broad area, priority is given to organizations in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The Trust aims to address needs in health, education, youth, and community projects, ensuring that local organizations can thrive and contribute positively to their communities.

Overview

Grants Bridge Builders Community Foundations is committed to helping our communities thrive. Through strategic planning and the generosity of our donors, we strive to make best use of the funds entrusted to us through our grantmaking process. Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant The Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust supports initiatives that reflect the shared values of Dr. Arthur William Phillips and his wife, May—with a focus on education, healthcare, community development, and the arts. Although not limited exclusively to Northwestern Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas, the Phillips Trust gives primary consideration to organizations located in or serving Northwestern Pennsylvania, the area in which the Trust was established. The Trust gives primary consideration to grant requests that fulfill needs in the areas of health and medicine, education, youth related and community projects.

Eligibility

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What Bridge Builders Community Foundations actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
33
Total given
$1.26M
Median grant
$8,755
Range
$5,099–$499K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 95%, New York 5%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Oil City, PA; Franklin, PA; Dunkirk, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 46% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • United Way of Venango County · Reno, PA

    Distribution

    $499K

  • Franklin Civic Operetta Association · Franklin, PA

    Distribution

    $100K

  • Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library · Rimersburg, PA

    Eccles-lesher memorial library

    $98K

  • Oil Region Library Association · Oil City, PA

    Distribution

    $77K

  • Allegheny Valley Trails Association · Franklin, PA

    Distribution

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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nonprofitseducationhealthcarecommunity-developmentarts

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