Private foundation · EIN 46-4025821 · Louisville, Kentucky · Unknown

Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $73K total, median $4,000. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$73K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYScholarship$20K
University of KentuckyLexington, KYScholarship$20K
Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KYScholarship$10K
Western Kentucky University College Heights FoundationBowling Green, KYScholarship$10K
Ky Humane SocietyLouisville, KYSupport$5,000
Dare to CareLousiville, KYGeneral support$3,000
Habitat for HumanityLouisville, KYGeneral support$2,000
Ky Educational TelevisionLexington, KYGeneral support$1,000
Salvation ArmyLouisville, KYGeneral support$1,000
Wayside Christian MissionLouisville, KYGeneral support$1,000

About this foundation

Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, administered in care of Ayako I Phillips, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation 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 Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $73K across 10 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation give?

Kentucky (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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