L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEau Claire, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6046126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.1M
Organizations funded97
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$150.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARYJO COHEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 3925 N HASTINGS WAY, EAU CLAIRE WI 54703 |
| Phone | 7158392139 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORMAT-REQUEST APPLICATION GUIDELINES |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 31 |
| Restrictions | NORTHWEST WI CHARITIES PREFERRED, EAU CLAIRE AND CHIPPEWA COUNTIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | Alexandria, VA | Operations | $1,595,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Covington, KY | Operations | $1,595,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | West Allis, WI | Treatment center capital campaign | $1,500,000 |
| University of Wi-Eau Claire Foundat | Eau Claire, WI | Educational programs | $598,300 |
| Village of Fall Creek | Fall Creek, WI | Public library capital campaign | $250,000 |
| L E Phillips Career Development C | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $116,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester Hills, MI | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Children's House Montessori School | Eau Claire, WI | Security upgrades | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | Philadelphia, PA | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| University of Wi Foundation-Madison | Madison, WI | Medical scholarships | $20,000 |
| University of Wi-Platteville Found | Platteville, WI | Senior design projects | $20,000 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Xenia, OH | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Literacy Chippewa Valley | Eau Claire, WI | Workplace literacy program | $15,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Fdn | Marshfield, WI | Nicu capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Urology research | $10,000 |
| National Review Institute | New York, NY | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Town of Pleasant Valley | Eleva, WI | Building/Generator upgrades | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Spivak innovation fund | $10,000 |
| Willow River & Kinnickinnic St Park | Hudson, WI | Kayak/Canoe launch | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi Northwest | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $8,750 |
| Land O' Lakes District of Spebsqsa | Greendale, WI | Operating funds | $7,500 |
| L E Phillips Senior Center | Eau Claire, WI | Senior resource fair | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | Madison, WI | Operating funds | $7,500 |
| Guthrie Theatre Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | Madison, WI | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| City of Bloomer | Bloomer, WI | Park improvements | $6,500 |
| Bob's House for Dogs | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Global Academy | New Brighton, MN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts | Menomonie, WI | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Family Museum | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Chippewa Valley Wildlife Rehabilita | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Flying Eagles Ski Club Inc | Eau Claire, WI | Tow rope safety project | $3,500 |
| American Friends of the Israel Muse | New York, NY | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | Milwaukee, WI | Audio books program | $3,000 |
| Beaver Creek Reserve | Fall Creek, WI | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Chippewa Humane Association | Chippewa Falls, WI | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Dunn County Humane Society | Menomonie, WI | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Eau Claire Community Foundation | Eau Claire, WI | K-9 fund | $2,500 |
| Eau Claire County Humane Society | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Literacy Chippewa Valley | Eau Claire, WI | Scrabble bee fundraiser | $2,220 |
| Am Society for Protection of Nature | Great Neck, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Bloomer Area Aquatic & Recreation | Bloomer, WI | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | New York, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Grow NYC Greenmarket | New York, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| History Theatre | St Paul, MN | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Gardens | Brooklyn, NY | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanit | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Friends of Le Phillips Mem Public L | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Shell Museum and Educational Fdn in | Fort Meyers, FL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Reach Inc | Eau Claire, WI | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee | New York, NY | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 97 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,096,170 | 97 |
| 2024 | $5,692,300 | 95 |
| 2023 | $5,813,300 | 97 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6046126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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