The Phileona Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1763225 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $12,500.
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
46% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Animal Hospital | Eden Prairie, MN | General charitable | $427,985 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $98,515 |
| Arthritis National Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $49,900 |
| Reef Renewal USA | Larchmont, NY | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General charitable | $35,000 |
| Morada Way Arts & Cultural District | Islamorada, FL | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $25,000 |
| The Explorers Club | New York, NY | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Pet Haven Inc of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS Inc | New York, NY | General charitable | $15,000 |
| US Speedskating | Kearns, UT | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company and School | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $13,850 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $12,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General charitable | $12,500 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | General charitable | $12,400 |
| Theater Latte Da | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $12,330 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $11,500 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Sos Outreach | Avon, CO | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $9,000 |
| Breck School | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $8,000 |
| Trademark Theater | St Paul, MN | General charitable | $7,343 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $7,250 |
| Minneapolis College of Art & Design | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $6,000 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General charitable | $6,000 |
| Nrdc Action Fund Inc | New York, NY | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Situation Project | New York, NY | General charitable | $5,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women | Stpaul, MN | General charitable | $5,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | General charitable | $4,500 |
| Rcefa | Paynesville, MN | General charitable | $4,230 |
| Camp for All Kids | St Louis, MO | General charitable | $3,900 |
| The Brodway League Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Artistry | Bloomington, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Film North | Stpaul, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | New Brighton, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Head for the Cure | Kansas City, MO | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Mac Phail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| This Old Horse Inc | Afton, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Water Mission | North Charletson, NC | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Fancisco, CA | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Roseville, MN | General charitable | $2,500 |
| As220 Real Estate Support Corp | Providence, RI | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Boy and Girls Club | Minnespolis, MN | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Children's Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Aclu Mn Foundation | Bemidji, MN | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Ballet Rox | Jamaica Plain, MA | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Civic Nation | Washington, DC | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Franklin Center | Golden Valley, MN | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Mpls | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Litith Funds | Austin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Minneapolis Police | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $1,000 |
| North Memorial Foundation | Robbinsdale, MN | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Play Ball Foundation | Concord, MA | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Sad Girls Club | Brooklyn, NY | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Boca Raton, FL | General charitable | $1,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General charitable | $1,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable | $700 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069,153 | 62 |
| 2023 | $1,539,435 | 53 |
| 2022 | $1,106,769 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622299349100332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1763225
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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