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Columbus Phipps Foundation is a private trust based in CLINTWOOD, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Nations Bank Of Va N A. It holds total assets of $18.3M. Annual income is reported at $9.8M. Total assets have grown from $10.6M in 2011 to $18.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Provide grants to worthy non-profit organizations that serve Dickenson County and promote cultural enrichment and improve educational opportunities. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Dickenson County, VA. According to available records, Columbus Phipps Foundation has made 277 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1M in 2020 to $2.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $290K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 123 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$145K
Based on 70 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Provide grants to worthy non-profit organizations that serve Dickenson County and promote cultural enrichment and improve educational opportunities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 277 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, TN, KY.
Columbus Phipps Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 277 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $290K.
The application deadline is APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 15 RENEWAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 15. Cultural activities/residents of dickenson cnty scholarship awards/graduates of dickenson cnty.
Columbus Phipps Foundation is headquartered in CLINTWOOD, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul D Buchanan | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Jewell Askins | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mr Michael A Strough | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mr Jerry Artrip | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mr Clarence Phillips | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
277
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
123
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community CollegeEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Big Stone Gap, VA | $145K | 2022 |
| Appalachian School Of PharmacyEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Oakwood, VA | $90K | 2022 |
| Southwest Virginia Community CollegeEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Richlands, VA | $80K | 2022 |
| University Of Va College At WiseEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Wise, VA | $69K | 2022 |
| Virginia Polytechnic InstituteEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Blacksburg, VA | $69K | 2022 |
| Kentucky College Of OptometryEDUCATION GRANT | Pikeville, KY | $60K | 2022 |
| Liberty UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Lynchburg, VA | $52K | 2022 |
| East Tennessee State UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Johnson City, TN | $52K | 2022 |
| King UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Bristol, TN | $50K | 2022 |
| Ridgeview High SchoolGRANT TO SUPPORT | Clintwood, VA | $44K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Memorial UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Harrogate, TN | $40K | 2022 |
| Etsu (St Mary'S) Health WagonMEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR | Wise, VA | $36K | 2022 |
| Dickenson County VceGRANT FOR 4-H CAMPS | Clintwood, VA | $32K | 2022 |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2022 |
| Edward Via CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Spartanburg, SC | $30K | 2022 |
| Radford UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Radford, VA | $27K | 2022 |
| Ferrum CollegeSCHOLARSHIP GRANT FOR | Ferrum, VA | $21K | 2022 |
| Dickenson County Social ServicesSUPPORT FOOD BANK AND | Clintwood, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| George Mason UniversityEDUCATION GRANTS | Fairfax, VA | $19K | 2022 |
| Lincoln College Of TechnologyEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Nashville, TN | $19K | 2022 |
| Dickinson County Vocational SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Clintwood, VA | $17K | 2022 |
| University Of PikevilleEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Pikeville, KY | $17K | 2022 |
| Marshall UniversityEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Huntington, WV | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of Nw OhioSCHOLARSHIP | Lima, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Virginia Highlands Community CollegeEDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Abingdon, VA | $14K | 2022 |