William H Phipps Foundation
Historical FunderHudson, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6043312 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM H PHIPPS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 653, HUDSON WI 54016 |
| Phone | 6512163587 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST AND A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO PROMOTING AND ADMINISTERING CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS AIM AND THE PROMOTION OF CULTURAL ADVANTAGES WITHIN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, AND PARTICULARLY ST CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN. THE AWARDS THAT ARE GIVEN TO MINNESOTA ORGANIZATIONS ARE FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WITHIN WISCONSIN AND PARTICULARLY ST CROIX COUNTY. THE FOUNDATION MAY MAKE GRANTS TO THE HUDSON WISCONSIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. |
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
26% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phipps Center for the Art Phipps Center for the Arts | Hudson, WI | Annual support | $108,333 |
| Operation Help Operation Help | Hudson, WI | Community needs | $37,500 |
| Hudson School District Hudson School District | Hudson, WI | Education | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement Junior Achievement | St Paul, MN | Program support | $30,000 |
| Turningpoint Turningpoint | River Falls, WI | Program support | $18,000 |
| Youth Action Hudson Youth Action Hudson | Hudson, WI | Program support | $15,000 |
| St Croix Valley Sart St Croix Valley Sart | River Falls, WI | Program expenses | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | Music appreciation | $13,000 |
| Girl Scouts-Mn & Wi River Valley Girl Scouts of the Mn & Wi River Valley | St Paul, MN | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Bridge for Community Life Bridge for Community Life | Hudson, WI | Program services | $10,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Hudson, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Northern Star Council of Bsa Northern Star Council of Bsa | St Paul, MN | Operating | $6,000 |
| Hudson Backpack Program Hudson Backpac Program | Hudson, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hudson Safe Inc Hudson Safe Inc | Hudson, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Youth Resource Committee Youth Resource Committee | Hudson, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $310,833 | 15 |
| 2023 | $334,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $200,667 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600759349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6043312
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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