Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 58-1326615 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$406K
Organizations funded87
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MRS ALLISON SNAVELY CEO |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 HARDING PIKE SUITE 310, NASHVILLE TN 37205 |
| Phone | 6157143370 |
| ON REQUEST | |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER REQUEST ONLY, SPECIFYING THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALIFIED TAX STATUS. |
| Deadlines | VISIT FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.PHILLIPSFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS, IF ANY, ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOVERNING INSTRUMENT IN SUPPORT OF THIS FOUNDATION. |
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
9% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospita | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $25,000 |
| Saint Andrew's Sewanee School | Sewanee, TN | To support school | $25,000 |
| Swan Ball Initiative | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $18,500 |
| Walden's Puddle | Joelton, TN | To support charity | $15,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | To support school | $15,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | To support charity | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $10,000 |
| Dinosaur Ridge | Morrison, CO | To support charity | $10,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, TN | To support school | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $8,000 |
| Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic | Beersheba Springs, TN | To support charity | $7,500 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $7,500 |
| Ancora Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Dawson Memorial Baptist Church | Birmingham, AL | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hands Community Dev | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Historic Travelers Rest | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Mcneilly Center for Children | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Men of Valor | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Miss Sims Garden Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Nashville Anti Human Trafficking Co | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Nurture the Next | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| The Next Door | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| United Special Sportsman Alliance | Pittsville, WI | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Antique and Garden Show | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Adventure Science Center | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Nashville, TN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Health Foundation | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Mid Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Fifty Forward | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| High Hopes Development Center | Franklin, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Hope Clinic for Women | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Insight Counseling Centers | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Kari's Heart Foundation | Johnson City, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Nashville Children's Alliance | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Rocketown of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | To support school | $5,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, TN | To support school | $5,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Agape | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $3,500 |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood, TN | To support school | $3,500 |
| Poverty and the Arts | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $3,000 |
| Family and Children's Service | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $3,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Nashville, TN | Underwriting support for spring outi | $3,000 |
| Freedom Reign Ranch | Columbia, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Mid Tn | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Pet Community Center | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Project Redesign | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Senior Ride Nashville | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Small World Yoga | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| The Tennessee Innocence Project | Nashville, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
| My Bag My Story | Brentwood, TN | To support charity | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 87 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,500 | 87 |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522609349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1326615
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.