Robert & Lillian Philipson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 52-6035785 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$21K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$443K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
70% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Point School | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | North Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Bradley Hills Education Foundation Corporation | Glen Echo, MD | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund Keren Kayemeth Leisrael Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Rye Brook, NY | General operating support | $1,500 |
| The Printmaking Legacy Project Inc | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $1,500 |
| American Jewish International Relations Institute | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1 D | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc | Miami, FL | General operating support | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Baltimore, MD | General operating support | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $250 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | General operating support | $100 |
| Wildlife Center of Venice Inc | Venice, FL | General operating support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,950 | 17 |
| 2022 | $18,850 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202510939349101206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6035785
- Profile updated Nov 6, 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.