Private foundation · EIN 81-4245345 · Tysons, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Phos 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: 6 grants paid, $455K total, median $75K. 67% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$455K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in VA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Smu Center for Faith & LearningDallas, TXGeneral use$150K
Museum of the BibleWashington, DCGeneral use$120K
Holy Trinity ChurchMcLean, VAGeneral use$100K
CommunioAlexandria, VAGeneral use$50K
Evergreen Christian SchoolLeesburg, VAGeneral use$25K
Upperville Colt and Horse ShowUpperville, VAGeneral use$10K

By state: Virginia 4 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Phos Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tysons, Virginia, administered in care of Glenn & Suzanne Youngkin, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Phos 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 Phos Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 6 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Phos Foundation give?

Virginia (4 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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