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Phicas Foundation is a private trust based in MT PLEASANT, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Robert Kent Griffin Jr. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $391K. Total assets have grown from $1.5M in 2015 to $2.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina. According to available records, Phicas Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $123K, with a median grant of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $18K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, New York, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Phicas Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC, NY.
Phicas Foundation has distributed a total of $123K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $18K.
Phicas Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Phicas Foundation is headquartered in MT PLEASANT, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Griffin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Coleen Griffin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$123K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2020 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Women VotersCOMMUNITY | Columbia, SC | $750 | 2020 |
| Friends Of The LibraryCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $500 | 2020 |
| Wake Forest UniversityEDUCATION | Winstonsalem, NC | $18K | 2020 |
| Hope Town UnitedCOMMUNITY | Rochester, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Charleston WaterkeepersENVIRONMENT | Charleston, SC | $15K | 2020 |
| Coastal Conservation LeagueENVIRONMENT | Charleston, SC | $15K | 2020 |
| Kenan Flagler Business SchoolEDUCATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $8K | 2020 |
| Planned ParenthoodCOMMUNITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Deacon Club WfuOTHER | Winstonsalem, NC | $5K | 2020 |
| Sierra ClubENVIRONMENT | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Books For KeepsEDUCATION | Athens, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| National Parks FoundationENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2020 |
| Nature ConservancyENVIRONMENT | Mount Pleasant, SC | $3K | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterCOMMUNITY | Montgomery, AL | $3K | 2020 |
| Etv EndowmentCOMMUNITY | Spartanburg, SC | $3K | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Land TrustENVIRONMENT | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2020 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterENVIROMENT | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2020 |
| Conservation Voters Of Sc-Education FundENVIRONMENT | Columbia, SC | $3K | 2020 |
| Communities In SchoolEDUCATION | N Charleston, SC | $2K | 2020 |
| American Foundation Of Suicide PreventionHEALTH | New York, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Musc Children'S HopstialHEALTH | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2020 |
| Charleston Trident Urban LeagueCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2020 |
| AcluCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2020 |
| Arm In ArmCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2020 |
| One-Eighty PlaceCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2020 |
| Charleston StageARTS & CULTURE | Charleston, SC | $1K | 2020 |
| Pure TheaterARTS & CULTURE | Charleston, SC | $1K | 2020 |
| Gaillard CenterARTS & CULTURE | Charleston, SC | $1K | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Food BankCOMMUNITY | North Charleston, SC | $1K | 2020 |
| Kids On PointCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $1K | 2020 |
| Coastal Community FoundationCOMMUNITY | Charleston, SC | $750 | 2020 |
| East Cooper Community OutreachCOMMUNITY | Mt Pleasant, SC | $500 | 2020 |
| St Johns River WaterkeeperENVIRONMENT | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2020 |
| RvcampfirefamilyorgCOMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| Beautiful Places AlliancesENVIRONMENT | Columbia, SC | $500 | 2020 |
| Boston Children'S Hospital TrustHEALTH | Boston, MA | $500 | 2020 |
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