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L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in EAU CLAIRE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. It holds total assets of $40.4M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have decreased from $51.9M in 2011 to $40.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Contributes primarily to organizations in the Chippewa Valley in Northwestern Wisconsin, focusing on educational, health, arts, and recreational causes and projects that have broad community support and are of an enduring, sustainable nature. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Chippewa Valley and Northwestern Wisconsin. According to available records, L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc. has made 276 grants totaling $17M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $5.3M and $5.9M annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $5.9M distributed across 84 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.2M, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 118 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Contributes primarily to organizations in the Chippewa Valley in Northwestern Wisconsin, focusing on educational, health, arts, and recreational causes and projects that have broad community support and are of an enduring, sustainable nature. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 276 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, VA, KY.
L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $17M across 276 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.2M.
The application deadline is JANUARY 31. No grants to individuals. Does not fund political campaigns or general operating support.
L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in EAU CLAIRE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Nyhus | ASST SEC, AS | $61K | $0 | $61K |
| Maryjo Cohen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Alpine | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Madson | SEC, DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randy F Lieble | VP, TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6M
Total Assets
$40.9M
Fair Market Value
$114M
Net Worth
$40.9M
Grants Paid
$5.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5.5M
Distribution Amount
$5.7M
Total: $4.5M
Total Grants
276
Total Giving
$17M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
118
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global AcademyOPERATING FUNDS | New Brighton, MN | $5K | 2024 |
| Donors TrustOPERATIONS | Alexandria, VA | $2M | 2024 |
| Fidelity CharitableOPERATIONS | Covington, KY | $2M | 2024 |
| University Of Wi-Eau Claire FoundatEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Eau Claire, WI | $769K | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationHONEY BEE FACULTY ENDOWMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $400K | 2024 |
| L E Phillips Career Development COPERATING FUNDS | Eau Claire, WI | $164K | 2024 |
| The Seeing EyeOPERATING FUNDS | Morristown, NJ | $50K | 2024 |
| Hope Gospel MissionHOPE LEARNING CENTER CAMPAIGN | Eau Claire, WI | $25K | 2024 |
| Pbo Of The United StatesPHYLLIS BERNEY INFANT ROOM | Miami, FL | $25K | 2024 |
| Leader Dogs For The BlindOPERATING FUNDS | Rochester Hills, MI | $25K | 2024 |
| Institute For JusticeOPERATING FUNDS | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2024 |
| Mayo ClinicMEDICAL SCHOOL, UROLOGY RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $20K | 2024 |
| University Of Wi-Platteville FoundSENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS | Platteville, WI | $20K | 2024 |
| University Of Wi Foundation-MadisonMEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Madison, WI | $20K | 2024 |
| Foundation For Individual RightsOPERATING FUNDS | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2024 |
| Reason FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| Literacy Chippewa ValleyWORKPLACE LITERACY PROGRAM | Eau Claire, WI | $15K | 2024 |
| Chippewa Valley Cultural AssocPARKING LOT EXPANSION | Chippewa Falls, WI | $10K | 2024 |
| Trinity Equestrian CenterYOUTH COUNSELING EQUINE WORKSHOPS | Eau Claire, WI | $10K | 2024 |
| American Birkebeiner Ski FoundationBASE CAMP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | Hayward, WI | $10K | 2024 |
| City Of BloomerPARK IMPROVEMENTS | Bloomer, WI | $8K | 2024 |
| L E Phillips Senior CenterWATER STREET MILE FUNDRAISER | Eau Claire, WI | $8K | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Wi NorthwestOPERATING FUNDS | Eau Claire, WI | $8K | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Historical FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $6K | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Public RadioOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $6K | 2024 |
| Guthrie Theatre FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2024 |
| Pbs WisconsinOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $5K | 2024 |
| Reach IncGREEN SPACE CAMPAIGN | Eau Claire, WI | $5K | 2024 |
| National Review InstituteOPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Critical CareOPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2024 |
| Mabel Tainter Center For The ArtsOPERATING FUNDS | Menomonie, WI | $4K | 2024 |
| St James The GreaterANTIPHONAL ORGAN SPEAKER | Eau Claire, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Chippewa Valley Family MuseumOPERATING FUNDS | Eau Claire, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Beaver Creek ReserveOPERATING FUNDS | Fall Creek, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Barbershop Harmony SocietyOPERATING FUNDS | Stevens Point, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| American Friends Of The Israel MuseOPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Chippewa Humane AssociationOPERATING FUNDS | Chippewa Falls, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Dunn County Humane SocietyOPERATING FUNDS | Menomonie, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy EnhancemenAUDIO BOOKS PROGRAM | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Sawyer County K-9 FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Hayward, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Chippewa Valley Wildlife RehabilitaOPERATING FUNDS | Eau Claire, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Eau Claire Community FoundationECCF K-9 FUND | Eau Claire, WI | $3K | 2024 |
| Prospect Park AllianceOPERATING FUNDS | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Grindstone Lake FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Hayward, WI | $2K | 2024 |
| Am Society For Protection Of NatureOPERATING FUNDS | Great Neck, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Grow Nyc GreenmarketOPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Bloomer Area Veteran'S CenterNEW VETERANS CENTER BUILDING | Bloomer, WI | $2K | 2024 |
| History TheatreOPERATING FUNDS | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2024 |
| City Parks FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $2K | 2024 |