Private foundation · EIN 83-0966518 · Indian Wells, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Phs 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: 2 grants paid, $12K total, median $5,750. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$12K
Median grant
$5,750
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Positivitee IncDenver, COEmpowering children and young adults by nurturing a culture of kindness and positive thinking.$6,500
Harmon Recovery FoundationLA Quinta, CATo provide support for drug and alcohol dependency treatment programs.$5,000

By state: Colorado 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Phs Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indian Wells, California, administered in care of Jenise Luttgens, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Phs 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 Phs Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $12K across 2 grants, a median of $5,750.

Where does Phs Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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