L E Phillips Family Foundation Incorporated
L.E. Phillips Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in the Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire), Wisconsin, that funds education, health, arts, and recreational projects. The site lists grant priorities and guidelines (most grants $500–$10,000 with a required match) and asks applicants to submit a 1–2 page letter of inquiry by email.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits or project programs in education, health, arts, or community recreation—especially organizations serving Eau Claire/Chippewa Valley—seeking operating or modest program support via a short letter of inquiry.
Good Fit
- • Program work within education, health, arts, literacy, or youth/community recreation.
- • Local presence or projects in Eau Claire / Chippewa Valley, or clear alignment with the foundation's listed priorities.
- • Ability to submit a concise emailed letter of inquiry and meet a matching requirement for typical grant sizes.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 13 states, showing a multi-state footprint, though nearly half of the dollars were directed to Wisconsin recipients.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 94 distinct recipients with many small awards alongside a few very large grants; most grantees are independent and many recur across years, indicating a broad recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation posts guidelines and accepts a one-to-two page emailed letter of inquiry, and the latest year included 11 new recipients (about 12%), so unfamiliar applicants have a demonstrable entry route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
