Phillips Charitable Foundation
Phillips Charitable Foundation is a private foundation (founded 2016) that supports vulnerable populations in Anne Arundel County, MD and other regions. The official site lists staff, addresses in Annapolis, MD, a 990 request, and recent grant announcements (2024–2026). Grant applications are by invitation only and introductions are accepted via a contact form.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A charitable nonprofit serving vulnerable populations (especially in Anne Arundel County/MD and nearby states) with a clear, project-level request (capital items, vehicles, program expansion, workforce or disability support) and the ability to be introduced or nominated.
Good Fit
- • Programs that serve vulnerable populations in Anne Arundel County or the Mid‑Atlantic region.
- • Project requests such as vehicles, facility upgrades, equipment, or workforce development initiatives.
- • Track record of local impact and measurable outcomes.
- • Ability to secure an introduction, board/staff connection, or nomination.
- • Capacity to accept and report on mid‑sized grants (typical grants in the tens of thousands).
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 went to organizations in five states, showing a regional footprint, but more than half of 2024 dollars were directed to Maryland, indicating a clear in‑state concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 32 distinct grantees (and similar counts in prior years) with 27 new recipients in 2024 and only modest dollar concentration, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation funds many new organizations (27 new grantees in 2024), indicating new entrants can access funding, but the public process is invitation‑only and the contact form is explicitly not a formal application, so openness is plausible but not openly advertised.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
