Private foundation · EIN 81-2618658 · Charleston, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Phillips Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $880K total, median $20K. 12% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$880K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in SC
12%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (crab)Annapolis, MDSponsorship of the 2024 group sail program$100K
Nontraditional Employment for WomenNew York, NYCash donation - outreach and recruitment ad campaign$85K
The Light House IncAnnapolis, MDCash donation - workforce development programs$75K
Healing FarmsMount Pleasant, SCCash donation to purchase 15 passenger van$47K
Benedictine SchoolRidgely, MDCash donation for the purchase of one mini-van$37K
Xavier Society for the BlindNew York, NYCash for the provision of books and mass propers in braille$35K
Bello Machre IncGlen Burnie, MDCash donation - establish a home maintenance fund$35K
The Reading TeamNew York, NYCash contribution for programming costs after-school program$30K
Emmaus Community of PittsburghPittsburgh, PACash donation to assist in the purchase of a vehicle and other auto related expenses$30K
American Veterans CenterArlington, VACash donation - 2024 veteran oral history program$30K
Snack & Friends IncNew York, NYCash donation - programs for high-support i/dd communities 21+$30K
Western Pennsylvania Diaper BankPittsburgh, PACash donation - community distribution event and upgraded supplies for warehouse$26K
Start the Adventure in Reading (stair)Annapolis, MDLiteracy funding to underserved children$25K
The Children's HomeCatonsville, MDCash donation - summer camp recreational activities$25K
House of Ruth Maryland IncBaltimore, MDCash donation - supporting survivors: emergency shelter services$25K
Hospice of the Chesapeake IncPasadena, MDCash for charitable programs$25K
Hour ChildrenLong Island City, NYCash donation for the purchase of metro cards for 'hour working women'$20K
Anne Arundel Community College FoundationArnold, MDCash donation - financial assistance for aacc nursing students$20K
Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel CountySeverna Park, MDCash donation - mobile home repairs and renovation$20K
Blue Ribbon ProjectEdgewater, MDCash donation for the beautification of children's closet and spaces$20K
Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard IncPittsburgh, PACash donationa - workforce development furnish and fixtures$20K
Be the Change CharlestonCharleston, SCCash for the empowerment through employment program$15K
Seeds 4 Success IncAnnapolis, MDCash for the learn expansion and curriculum deepening$15K
Miracle League of the South HillsBethel Park, PACash donation - upgrading of 'work space' program$15K
Off the Floor PittsburghPittsburgh, PACash donation - new mattresses for children$15K
Hero Dogs IncBrookeville, MDCash donation - care funding for hero dog 'cassie'$14K
Charleston Area Therapeutic RidingJohns Island, SCCash donation - facility upgrade & planning for the future$13K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel CountyAnnapolis, MDCash donation - safety technology for clubhouses and buses$12K
Jbi International IncNew York, NYCash for braille embosser$6,250
Gigi's Playhouse AnnapolisAnnapolis, MDCash for charitable programs$5,000
LA Promesa the Promise Foundation IncNorth Huntingdon, PACash donation to the scholarship fund$5,000
Water MissionNorth Charleston, SCCash for charitable programs$5,000
Off the Floor PittsburghPittsburgh, PACash donation for the warehouse tools$1,000

By state: Maryland 15 · New York 6 · Pennsylvania 7 · South Carolina 4 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Phillips Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of Eileen M Gross, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Phillips Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $880K across 33 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Phillips Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (15 grants), New York (6 grants), Pennsylvania (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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