The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 27-5040651 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 870, SALEM MA 01970 |
| Phone | 9787442111 |
| STAFF@SPSCHOLARS.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE THE "APPLY" SECTION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND'S WEBSITE FOR APPLICATIONS. THE TRUST'S WEBSITE IS LISTED ON PAGE 5, PART VII-A, LINE 13. |
| Deadlines | MAY 1, 2025 FOR NEW APPLICANTS & FEBRUARY 3, 2025 FOR RENEWAL APPLICANTS |
| Restrictions | CHECKS ARE WRITTEN DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THE RECIPIENTS ARE ATTENDING. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN ONLY TO STUDENTS WHOSE PERMANENT RESIDENCE IS IN A NEW ENGLAND STATE HOWEVER THE STUDENT MAY ATTEND ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE UNITED STATES. |
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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Church | Willimantic, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
The return also lists 519 grants to individuals ($5,111,260). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,113,260 | 520 |
| 2023 | $4,561,543 | 539 |
| 2022 | $4,224,000 | 534 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101652
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5040651
- Profile updated Nov 8, 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.