Ellen and Samuel Phelan Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRed Hook, New York · EIN 80-0026536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$90K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$560
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $325 and $2,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnakee Land Trust | Rhinebeck, NY | General purpose | $9,459 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | General purpose | $5,100 |
| Historic Red Hook | Red Hook, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | Nantucket, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Jamaica Plain, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | General purpose | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Nativity Catholic Church | Lane Burke, VA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Fairfax County Park Foundation | Fairfax, VA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Pbs Thirteen NY | New York, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Wamc Public Radio | Albany, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hudson River Ice Yacht Preservation Trust | Rhinecliff, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Pcom Alumni Relations and Development | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $2,100 |
| Smith College Alumni Fund | Boston, MA | General purpose | $2,100 |
| Hudson River Maritime Museum | Kingston, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchens | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Bard College Fisher Center | Annandaleonhudson, NY | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| American Liver Foundation-Run for Research | Newton, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Eagles Nest Foundation | Pisgah Forest, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University Annual Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Humane Borders | Tuscon, AZ | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Stpaul, MN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Walter Reed Society | Bethesda, MD | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Weta Public Tv | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Flint Hill School | Oakton, VA | General purpose | $560 |
| American Society of Plant Taxonomists | Washington, DC | General purpose | $500 |
| Botanical Society of America | Stlouis, MO | General purpose | $500 |
| Camphill Hudson | Hudson, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Arlington | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $500 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Duluth Seafarers Center | Duluth, MN | General purpose | $500 |
| Hudsonia Ltd | Annandaleonhudson, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Nantucket Land and Water Council | Nantucket, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Pj's Rescue | Duluth, MN | General purpose | $500 |
| Red Hook Community Center | Red Hook, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Red Hook Daily Catch | Red Hook, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Red Hook Responds | Red Hook, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General purpose | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $325 |
| Friends of Clermont | Germantown, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Hudson Hall | Hudson, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Riverkeeper | Ossining, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Upstate Films | Rhinebeck, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Wcai Public Radio | Woods Hole, MA | General purpose | $250 |
| Dutchess Land Conservency | Millbrook, NY | General purpose | $200 |
| Moma | New York, NY | General purpose | $200 |
| Project Vote Smart | Philipsburg, MT | General purpose | $150 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer | Wynnewood, PA | General purpose | $100 |
| Swim Across America | Charlotte, NC | General purpose | $100 |
| Usmma Alumni Foundation | Kings Point, NY | General purpose | $100 |
| American Forest Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose | $50 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General purpose | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,594 | 58 |
| 2024 | $80,866 | 59 |
| 2023 | $71,805 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631219349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0026536
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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