Phillips Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 75-0590214 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.1M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$25,500
Total assets$97.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $1,550,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Lsu Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $505,000 |
| Work Faith Connection | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $275,000 |
| Covenant House | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| One Goal | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Young Life | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $123,750 |
| Switch Energy Alliance | Austin, TX | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Tiger Atheletic Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | General charitable purpose | $62,400 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Impact Church of Christ | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Loving Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Medical Benevolence Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services | Cypress, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,500 |
| Agape Development | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Antioch Partners | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Athletes in Action | Orlando, FL | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| George & Barbara Bush Foundation | College Station, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Men of Distinction of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Sharpen Revovery | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Stoney Creek Ranch | New Ulm, TX | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | San Antonio, TX | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Friends of Lpb | Baton Rouge, LA | General charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| The Broach Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Bryan Museum | Galveston, TX | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Trees of Hope | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sam Houston Council Boy Scouts | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $8,333 |
| Reality Ministries | Tomball, TX | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Family Legacy | Dallas, TX | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Sky High for Kids | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,124,983 | 41 |
| 2023 | $5,115,786 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-0590214
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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