The Columbus Phipps Foundation
Providence, Rhode Island · EIN 546338751 · Private foundation
The Columbus Phipps Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.0M in grants paid and $15.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 415 individual grants from this funder — $6.5M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Columbus Phipps Foundation funds
The Columbus Phipps Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Va College at Wise EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Wise, VA | $290K | 2021 |
| Mountain Empire Community College EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Big Stone Gap, VA | $202K | 2021 |
| Mountain Empire Community College EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | Big Stone Gap, VA | $194K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Columbus Phipps Foundation
From The Columbus Phipps Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Columbus Phipps Foundation
- Does The Columbus Phipps Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Columbus Phipps Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Columbus Phipps Foundation fund?
- The Columbus Phipps Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include University of Va College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Columbus Phipps Foundation give in grants?
- The Columbus Phipps Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 415 grants.
- Where is The Columbus Phipps Foundation located?
- The Columbus Phipps Foundation is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 546338751.
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