How to apply
Letter format-request application guidelines Contact: Maryjo Cohen, 3925 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire, Wi, 7158392139 Deadlines: JANUARY 31 Restrictions: Northwest wi charities preferred, eau claire and chippewa counties
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 97 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Operations | $1.6M |
| Fidelity CharitableCovington, KY | Operations | $1.6M |
| Lutheran Social ServicesWest Allis, WI | Treatment center capital campaign | $1.5M |
| University of Wi-Eau Claire FoundatEau Claire, WI | Educational programs | $598K |
| Village of Fall CreekFall Creek, WI | Public library capital campaign | $250K |
| L E Phillips Career Development CEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $116K |
| The Seeing EyeMorristown, NJ | Operating funds | $50K |
| Institute for JusticeArlington, VA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester Hills, MI | Operating funds | $25K |
| Children's House Montessori SchoolEau Claire, WI | Security upgrades | $20K |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and ExpressionPhiladelphia, PA | Operating funds | $20K |
| University of Wi Foundation-MadisonMadison, WI | Medical scholarships | $20K |
| University of Wi-Platteville FoundPlatteville, WI | Senior design projects | $20K |
| 4 Paws for AbilityXenia, OH | Operating funds | $15K |
| Literacy Chippewa ValleyEau Claire, WI | Workplace literacy program | $15K |
| Reason FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Operating funds | $15K |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System FdnMarshfield, WI | Nicu capital campaign | $10K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Urology research | $10K |
| National Review InstituteNew York, NY | Operating funds | $10K |
| Town of Pleasant ValleyEleva, WI | Building/generator upgrades | $10K |
| University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN | Spivak innovation fund | $10K |
| Willow River & Kinnickinnic St ParkHudson, WI | Kayak/canoe launch | $10K |
| Junior Achievement of Wi NorthwestEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $8,750 |
| Land O' Lakes District of SpebsqsaGreendale, WI | Operating funds | $7,500 |
| L E Phillips Senior CenterEau Claire, WI | Senior resource fair | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin Public RadioMadison, WI | Operating funds | $7,500 |
| Guthrie Theatre FoundationMinneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| PBS WisconsinMadison, WI | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical FoundationMadison, WI | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| City of BloomerBloomer, WI | Park improvements | $6,500 |
| Bob's House for DogsEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Global AcademyNew Brighton, MN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Mabel Tainter Center for the ArtsMenomonie, WI | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Family MuseumEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Chippewa Valley Wildlife RehabilitaEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Flying Eagles Ski Club IncEau Claire, WI | Tow rope safety project | $3,500 |
| American Friends of the Israel MuseNew York, NY | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy EnhancemenMilwaukee, WI | Audio books program | $3,000 |
| Beaver Creek ReserveFall Creek, WI | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Chippewa Humane AssociationChippewa Falls, WI | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Dunn County Humane SocietyMenomonie, WI | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Eau Claire Community FoundationEau Claire, WI | K-9 fund | $2,500 |
| Eau Claire County Humane SocietyEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Literacy Chippewa ValleyEau Claire, WI | Scrabble bee fundraiser | $2,220 |
| Am Society for Protection of NatureGreat Neck, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Bloomer Area Aquatic & RecreationBloomer, WI | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| City Parks FoundationNew York, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Grow NYC GreenmarketNew York, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| History TheatreSt Paul, MN | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic GardensBrooklyn, NY | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NY | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Chippewa Valley Habitat for HumanitEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Eau Claire Chamber OrchestraEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Friends of Le Phillips Mem Public LEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Shell Museum and Educational Fdn inFort Meyers, FL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Reach IncEau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NY | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Bowery Residents CommitteeNew York, NY | Operating funds | $1,000 |
By state: Wisconsin 40 · Virginia 2 · Kentucky 1 · New Jersey 1 · New York 38 · Minnesota 8
About this foundation
L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter format-request application guidelines Deadlines: JANUARY 31.
How much does L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $6.1M across 97 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (40 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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