Ellis L Phillips Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaltham, Massachusetts · EIN 13-5677691 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$252K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$21,600
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Counsel Sijs | New York, NY | Human services | $50,000 |
| Art Yard Brooklyn | Waltham, MA | Art | $45,200 |
| Ulster County SPCA | Kingston, NY | Human services | $35,000 |
| Urban Growers Collective | Chicago, IL | Environmental education | $25,000 |
| Ulster Immigrant Defense Network | Kingston, NY | Human services | $21,600 |
| Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center | Cambridge, MA | Human services | $20,000 |
| Little Schoolhouse Childcare | Brunswick, ME | Education | $20,000 |
| Making Music Matters | West Roxbury, MA | Music | $20,000 |
| Bunker Hill Monument Association | Charlestown, MA | Music | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $251,800 | 9 |
| 2023 | $235,250 | 11 |
| 2022 | $125,025 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513299349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-5677691
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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