We are pleased to announce our first round of mission-focused grants to help improve and sustain quality performing arts programs. Grants totaling $131,617 have been awarded to two community theatres and six schools. Each of the grantees demonstrated tremendous creativity, dedication, and ambition for quality performing arts programs, and we are honored to partner with them in these efforts. At Phillips Charitable Foundation we’re all about solving problems. We understand that the challenges of sustaining a quality performing arts program…

By Patricia Napolitano I had the pleasure of attending the 4th Annual Summer Olympics for the International Academy of Hope (iHOPE) on Thursday, August 9, 2018, held at the Dream Charter School in New York City. This year’s theme was Fairytale Kingdom and the staff and children were dressed to impress! Walking into the school’s auditorium, guests were greeted with festive decorations and music to set the mood; but seeing the smiles from the children would set anyone’s mood in the…

By Patricia Napolitano It’s an organization with a clear mission statement, effective leadership, and the motivation and passion to make things happen.  Together, they are doing their part to solve a humanitarian problem. These are just some of the reasons that Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in Elmsford, New York was selected as one of our first Marie Barth small grant awards.  Through rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, advocacy, collaboration and education, their mission is to “Rescue One By One Until There Are None.”…

Phillips Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded grants to seven organizations as part of the Marie Barth small grants initiative.  These grants are awarded to smaller organizations that are often overshadowed in the larger granting arena.  The purpose of the grant is to strengthen the organization by alleviating a hurdle, enabling their team to better achieve their mission. The Viscardi Center Albertson, NY The Viscardi Center was awarded $2,500 to offset the costs of a senior class…