Private foundation · EIN 31-1544453 · Covington, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Phillips Family Foundation

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $168K total, median $5,904. 5% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
19
$168K
Median grant
$5,904
Stays in KY
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peace FellowshipGilmer, TXGeneral$35K
St Marys Elementary SchoolShelby, OHGeneral$30K
FftcCharlotte, NCGeneral$15K
Love on a MissionMansfield, OHGeneral$10K
Naples PrideNaples, FLGeneral$10K
Arlin SessionCovington, KYGeneral$10K
Buckeye Council Boys ScoutCanton, OHGeneral$7,265
Girls ScoutShelby, OHGeneral$7,265
Junior AchievementCincinnati, OHGeneral$7,265
Shelby CrossingShelby, OHGeneral$5,904
Center Street Community Health CentMarion, OHGeneral$5,000
Gravity OhioMansfield, OHGeneral$5,000
Richland Outreach CenterMansfield, OHGeneral$5,000
Mansfield City SchoolsMansfield, OHGeneral$5,000
Special Olympics Ohio IncWesterville, OHGeneral$3,000
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAGeneral$2,500
Building Blocks for KidsMason, OHGeneral$2,000
Domestic Violence ShelterMansfield, OHGeneral$2,000
Rowan County Animal ShelterSalisbury, NCGeneral$1,150

By state: Ohio 13 · Texas 1 · North Carolina 2 · Florida 1 · Kentucky 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Phillips Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Covington, Kentucky, administered in care of William D Heichel, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Phillips Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Phillips Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $168K across 19 grants, a median of $5,904.

Where does Phillips Family Foundation give?

Ohio (13 grants), Texas (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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