Fred L Phillips Foundation
Invitation OnlyShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 85-6409268 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $35,795 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc | Ruston, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $9,833 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Mississippi | Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $6,500 |
| Children's of Mississippi | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $3,500 |
| Grawood Baptist Church | Keithville, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Lsu Health Sciences Foundation Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Pagosa Fire Protection District | Pagosa Springs, CO | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Pilots for Patients | Monroe, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Society for Burn Victims | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | Pagosa Springs, CO | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $1,500 |
| Louisiana State Firemen's Association | Eunice, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| The Arc Caddo-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| B'nai Zion Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted grant to 501(C)(3) organization | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,378 | 15 |
| 2024 | $35,833 | 13 |
| 2023 | $27,850 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102940
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6409268
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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