Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation Grant

Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation
Last Updated: May 17, 2025

Summary

The Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation Grant, established in 2000, aims to enhance the quality of life in Mitchell County, NC, by supporting charitable organizations. The foundation emphasizes education, health, arts, and human services, prioritizing measurable impacts in the local community. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and align with the foundation's mission. Note that the foundation does not fund individual grants or operating expenses. Applications are accepted year-round, with annual reviews occurring after June 30.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual summer meeting. Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation Grant About the Foundation The Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation, established in 2000, was funded to benefit the western North Carolina Appalachian Mountain area. Both Sam and Jewel were depression-era children of large families who learned early the importance of hard work and education as a means of achievement. Having a solid education, they each traveled extensively; exposing themselves to what the world had to offer. They chose, however, to move back to their home, Mitchell County, North Carolina, to raise a family. They put their visionary skills and experiences to work in the area, which prospered accordingly. While Sam and Jewel cherished their homeland, they also saw beyond geographical boundaries and worked hard to ensure that new opportunities were accessible for isolated areas. They raised their three children (the original board) with a strong sense of the guiding principle of ”giving back.” Hard workers themselves, Sam and Jewel would expect all applicants to have high qualifications, a strong purpose connected to the foundation’s goals, and be well-prepared and professional in the execution of foundation-related matters. Mission To improve the quality of life for the people, primarily, of Mitchell County, North Carolina, by supporting charitable organizations that are active in this area. This may extend to surrounding areas of western North Carolina upon special consideration, but the emphasis should be squarely upon the well-being, growth, and enhancement of Mitchell County. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services States served North Carolina Geographic limitations Grant must have a measurable impact within Mitchell County, North Carolina and, upon special consideration, the surrounding areas of western North Carolina.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements:In all references to the Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation, whether written or verbal, the name in its entirety must be used. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The programs and services of the applicant must be consistent with the foundation’s mission and values. The benefits of the grant must have a measurable impact within Mitchell County, North Carolina and, upon special consideration, the surrounding areas of western North Carolina.All applicants must have the financial ability to sustain the funded program or project on a continuing basis.

Ineligibility

The foundation normally does not fund requests for:

Annual appeals or membership drives Unrestricted endowment funds
Operating expenses of established organizations
Debt retirement of established organizations supported by the United Way
Grants to individuals
Recurring grants