1926-2016
Smart - Generous - Driven
Howard W. Phillips, Jr.
Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a private charitable foundation founded in 2016 by Eileen Gross at the request of our benefactor, Howard W. Phillips Jr. Mr. Phillips was a graduate of Landon School and a 1950 graduate of Lehigh University. He remained an active and engaged Alumni for both institutions until he passed away in November 2016. He was successful in business, leading the second generation of his family’s business ventures in insurance and real estate investments. He was smart, generous, and driven. He had a love for history and collected many historical treasures throughout his lifetime. He had a talent for solving problems which contributed to his business success. He was also a very good friend.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support organizations that provide necessary change in the lives of vulnerable populations by solving problems and removing obstacles that lead to lasting solutions. Through our grant-giving we aim to bring dignified living to the people we serve.
Our History
In 1910 a precocious and clever 17-year old girl named Marie Barth won an essay contest. Little did she know that her essay was a foreshadowing of what was to come 106 years into the future. Here’s how it all happened.
Where We Give
We award grants to 501(c) 3 organizations that serve populations within the general areas of Anne Arundel County Maryland, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, New York City, and Charleston South Carolina. We occasionally award grants in other geographic areas.
Funding Areas
Our 2023 Funding Served These Populations
Humanitarianism
Preserving human dignity through solution-driven endeavors to improve self-sufficiency by funding programs such as workforce development, dignified living, respite and alternative therapies for vulnerable populations.
Education
Innovative and engaging approaches to learning by funding programs such as literacy, alternative communication methods, general and special education, and arts and cultural programs that foster historical preservation.
- People with Disabilities
- Military, First Responders, Veterans
- Economically Disadvantaged Adults and Families
- Homeless and Foster Children
- Aging / Seniors
- Adults and Children in Medical Crisis
Grant Application
Phillips Charitable Foundation administers grant initiatives through the calendar year touching each of our funding areas. Our funding and priorities are carefully curated therefore we do not accept unsolicited grant requests. Grant applications are by invitation only and will be sent by email direct to the applicant. The formal grant application invitation will have a specific deadline by which we must receive the final application.
If you’d like to introduce your organization to us you may do so on our Contact Us Form.
News
2023 Grantees
Take a look at our remarkable 2023 grantees! We are proud to support each and every one. Congratulations to all.
A Focus on Children
Phillips Charitable Foundation is thrilled to announce eight grant awards to nonprofits dedicated to the needs and care of vulnerable children.
