Private foundation · EIN 01-0567810 · Germantown, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patricia E Phelan and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $91K total, median $2,250. 58% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$91K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in NY
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ndh FoundationRhinebeck, NYGeneral purpose$45K
Reformed Church of GermantownGermantown, NYGeneral purpose$25K
Columbia Greene Humane SocietyHudson, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Columbia Greene Community FoundationHudson, NYGeneral purpose$3,000
Reformed Church CemetaryGermantown, NYGeneral purpose$3,000
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NyLatham, NYGeneral purpose$2,500
Gulf Coast Humane SocietyFort Myers, FLGeneral purpose$2,000
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLGeneral purpose$2,000
Nantucket Conservation FoundationNantucket, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Nantucket Historical AssociationNantucket, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Kimball Union AcademyMeriden, NHGeneral purpose$500
Riverkeeper IncOssining, NYGeneral purpose$500

By state: New York 7 · Florida 2 · Massachusetts 2 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Patricia E Phelan and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Germantown, New York, administered in care of Gregory J Englund, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Patricia E Phelan and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Patricia E Phelan and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 12 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Patricia E Phelan and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (7 grants), Florida (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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