Funding search · EIN 521611434 · Germantown, MD
The Phase Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 145
- grants reported
- $1.1M
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $3,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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2 grants matching “roadways” · $18,000
- $8,000
Prospect Hill Cemetery · Bristow, VA · 2025
To fund roadway paving repairs on cemetery grounds.
- $10,000
Prospect Hill Cemetery · Locust Grove, VA · 2022
To fund repairs of roadways & walkways on cemetery grounds.
Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Wilmer Eye Institute (Fund for Johns Hopkins Med)3 grants · $450,000
- Wilmer Eye Institute1 grant · $114,000
- Samaritan'S Purse2 grants · $36,500
- Prospect Hill Cemetery4 grants · $34,000
- Second Chance Wildlife Center4 grants · $30,000
- Partner for Surgery4 grants · $29,000
- Woodworkers for Children Charity4 grants · $21,000
- Project Animal Aid3 grants · $21,000
- University of the Cumberlands4 grants · $20,000
- Eastern Shore Chapel (Chapel Pantry)4 grants · $20,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 145 grants.
- $150,000
Wilmer Eye Institute (Fund for Johns Hopkins Med) · Baltimore, MD · 2025
To fund research into treatment of retinal degeneration.
- $150,000
Wilmer Eye Institute (Fund for Johns Hopkins Med) · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To fund research into treatment of retinal degeneration.
- $150,000
Wilmer Eye Institute (Fund for Johns Hopkins Med) · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To fund research into treatment of retinal degeneration.
- $114,000
Wilmer Eye Institute · Bethesda, MD · 2022
To fund Wilmer Eye Institute.
- $23,500
Samaritan'S Purse · Boone, NC · 2024
To fund disaster relief efforts after 2024's catastrophic flooding in North Carolina.
- $13,000
Samaritan'S Purse · Boone, NC · 2025
To fund disaster relief efforts in the US.
- $10,000
Prospect Hill Cemetery · Locust Grove, VA · 2022
To fund repairs of roadways & walkways on cemetery grounds.
- $9,000
Hope House · Washington, DC · 2022
To support reading program, summer camp, and college challenge.
- $9,000
Project Vets · Boulder, CO · 2022
To defray cost of shipping donated veterinary supplies to animal welfare organizations.
- $9,000
Second Chance Wildlife Center · Gaitherburg, MD · 2022
To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
- $8,500
Armenia School Foundation · Glendale, CA · 2024
To provide new school furniture to Armavir Village School in Armenia.
- $8,000
Armenia School Foundation · Glendale, CA · 2025
To fund new school furniture for Dalar Secondary School in Armenia.
- $8,000
Partner for Surgery · McLean, VA · 2025
To fund cervical cancer screening & treatment for women in rural Guatemala.
- $8,000
Project Animal Aid · Boulder, CO · 2025
To defray cost of shipping donated veterinary supplies to animal welfare organizations.
- $8,000
Prospect Hill Cemetery · Bristow, VA · 2025
To fund roadway paving repairs on cemetery grounds.
- $8,000
Second Chance Wildlife Center · Clarksburg, MD · 2025
To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
- $8,000
Partner for Surgery · McLean, VA · 2024
To fund cervical cancer screening & treatment for women in rural Guatemala.
- $8,000
Project Animal Aid · Boulder, CO · 2024
To defray cost of shipping donated veterinary supplies to animal welfare organizations.
- $8,000
Prospect Hill Cemetery · Bristow, VA · 2024
To fund restoration of historic tombstones/monuments on cemetery grounds.
- $8,000
Second Chance Wildlife Center · Gaithersburg, MD · 2024
To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
- $8,000
Prospect Hill Cemetery · Bristow, VA · 2023
To fund restoration of historic tombstones on cemetery grounds.
- $7,000
Hope House · Washington, DC · 2023
To support Father-to-Child Reading Program & Summer Camp.
- $7,000
Partner for Surgery · McLean, VA · 2023
To fund cervical cancer screening & treatment for women in rural Guatemala.
- $6,000
Wanada Automobile Dealer Education Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To fund a scholarship/apprenticeship for Montgomery College/ADEI auto mechanics program student.
- $6,000
Red Wiggler Foundation · Germantown, MD · 2023
To fund programs for people with developmental DISABILITES TO WORK, LEARN & GROW HEALTHY FOOD AT FARM.
- $6,000
Partner for Surgery · McLean, VA · 2022
To fund medical services in rural guatemala.
- $6,000
Wanada Automobile Dealers Education Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To pay for full scholarships for Montgomery CollegE AUTO MECHANIC PROGRAM.
- $6,000
Woodworkers for Children Charity · Laytonsville, MD · 2022
To purchase hardback books for "Reading is TerrifiC" PROGRAM.
- $5,000
Big Life Foundation USA · Ridgefield, WA · 2025
To fund ranger program to continue anti-poaching & wildlife security work in east africa.
- $5,000
Eastern Shore Chapel (Chapel Pantry) · Virginia Beach, VA · 2025
To purchase collapsible wagons, anti-theft tracking devices, and food for food pantry.
- $5,000
Hillsdale College · Hillsdale, MI · 2025
To fund teacher-training seminars to support their K-12 educational outreach efforts.
- $5,000
Horizon Day Camp · Baltimore, MD · 2025
To fund several camp carnivals during summer camp for children with cancer.
- $5,000
Housing Unlimited · Derwood, MD · 2025
To support tenant empowerment program for people in mental health recovery.
- $5,000
Salvation Army National Capital Area · Washington, DC · 2025
To help defray costs for participants in Turning Point Center programs (job readiness, parenting skills, financial literacy, etc.)
- $5,000
University of the Cumberlands · Williamsburg, KY · 2025
To assist disadvantaged population in Appalachia THROUGH MOUNTAIN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
- $5,000
Woodworkers for Children Charity · Laytonsville, MD · 2025
To buy hard-cover books to be given to 1st-graders from low-income families.
- $5,000
Big Life Foundation USA · Ridgefield, WA · 2024
To fund ranger program to continue anti-poaching & wildlife security work in east africa.
- $5,000
Eastern Shore Chapel (Chapel Pantry) · Virginia Beach, VA · 2024
To purchase non-perishable food & a pallet jack for food pantry.
- $5,000
Great and Small · Boyds, MD · 2024
To fund horse care for equine-assisted therapy animals.
- $5,000
Horizon Day Camp · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To fund summer day camp for children with cancer.
- $5,000
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center · Olney, MD · 2024
To fund renovations & safety enhancements at hospital's addiction & mental health center.
- $5,000
University of the Cumberlands · Williamsburg, KY · 2024
To assist disadvantaged population in Appalachia THROUGH MOUNTAIN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
- $5,000
Woodworkers for Children Charity · Laytonsville, MD · 2024
To purchase hard-cover picture books for "Reading is Terrific" program.
- $5,000
Big Life Foundation USA · Ridgefield, WA · 2023
To fund ranger program to continue anti-poaching & wildlife security work in east africa.
- $5,000
Conquer Cancer Foundation · Alexandria, VA · 2023
To fund cancer research.
- $5,000
Eastern Shore Chapel (Chapel Pantry) · Virginia Beach, VA · 2023
To fund 12-ft. addition to food pantry & buy replacement tires for 20 wagons.
- $5,000
Heroes Helping Heroes · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To support comprehensive youth development program.
- $5,000
Horizon Day Camp · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To fund summer day camp for children with cancer.
- $5,000
Project Animal Aid · Boulder, CO · 2023
To defray cost of shipping donated veterinary supplies to animal welfare organizations.
- $5,000
Second Chance Wildlife Center · Gaitherburg, MD · 2023
To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
- $5,000
University of the Cumberlands · Williamsburg, KY · 2023
To assist disadvantaged population in Appalachia THROUGH MOUNTAIN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
- $5,000
Wanada Automobile Dealer Education Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To fund a scholarship/apprenticeship for Montgomery College/ADEI auto mechanics program student.
- $5,000
Woodworkers for Children Charity · Laytonsville, MD · 2023
To purchase hardback books for "Reading is TerrifiC" PROGRAM.
- $5,000
Big Life Foundation · Ridgefield, WA · 2022
To fund ranger program to continue anti-poaching & wildlife security work in east africa.
- $5,000
Eastern Shore Chapel (Chapel Pantry) · Virginia Beach, VA · 2022
To help stock food pantry for people in need of food assistance.
- $5,000
Integrated Living Opportunities · Washington, DC · 2022
To fund Integrated Living Opportunities
- $5,000
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To fund Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
- $5,000
Metropolitan Washington Ear · Silver Spring, MD · 2022
To fund Metropolitan Washington Ear
- $5,000
Red Wiggler Foundation · Germantown, MD · 2022
To help fund programs for people with development DISABILITES TO WORK, LEARN & GROW HEALTHY FOOD AT FARM.
- $5,000
Rx Partnership · Richmond, VA · 2022
To fund free prescriptions to low-income persons.
- $5,000
University of the Cumberlands · Williamsburg, KY · 2022
To assist disadvantaged population in Appalachia THROUGH MOUNTAIN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
- $4,000
Stratford Hall · Stratford, VA · 2025
To fund site prep and planting of a sugar maple circle of trees at Stratford Hall.
- $4,000
Housing Unlimited · Derwood, MD · 2024
To support tenant empowerment program for people in mental health recovery.
- $4,000
Red Wiggler Foundation · Germantown, MD · 2024
To fund programs for people with developmental DISABILITES TO WORK, LEARN & GROW HEALTHY FOOD AT FARM.
- $4,000
Wildlife Veterinary Care · Boyce, VA · 2024
To buy food & medical supplies for rescued native WILD ANIMALS.
- $4,000
Alex'S Lemonade Stand Foundation · Wynnewood, PA · 2023
To fund research into curing childhood cancer.
- $4,000
Hillsdale College · Hillsdale, MI · 2023
To fund teacher-training seminars to support their K-12 educational outreach efforts.
- $4,000
Housing Unlimited · Silver Spring, MD · 2023
To support tennant empowerment program for people in mental health recovery.
- $4,000
Wayne Opportunity Center · Goldsboro, NC · 2023
To support recycling program opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- $4,000
Wildlife Veterinary Care · Boyce, VA · 2023
To buy food & medical supplies for rescued native WILD ANIMALS.
- $4,000
Horizon Day Camp · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To fund 7-week m-f camp for children with cancer.
- $4,000
Wildlife Veterinary Care · Boyce, VA · 2022
To buy food & medical supplies for rescued native WILD ANIMALS.
- $3,000
4montgomery'S Kids · Bethesda, MD · 2025
To fund stipends for 12 months to children aging out of Montgomery County's foster care system.
- $3,000
Metropolitan Washington Ear · Silver Spring, MD · 2025
To fund access to essential printed publications & periodicals for the blind through recorded, volunteer-read recordings.
- $3,000
Montgomery Hospice · Rockville, MD · 2025
To fund grief counselors for bereavement support.
- $3,000
Ps You Are Fabulous · Frederick, MD · 2025
To fund the manufacture of 300 absorbent scarves to benefit individuals with disabilities.
- $3,000
Rx Partnership · Richmond, VA · 2025
To fund critical prescription medication to low-income Virginia residents
- $3,000
Society of St Andrew · Salisbury, MD · 2025
To fund costs of delivering gleaned produce to food banks, soup kitchens.
- $3,000
Alice Lloyd College · Pippa Passes, KY · 2024
To help pay for students' education.
- $3,000
Gaithersburg Help · Gaithersburg, MD · 2024
To fund purchase & distribution of food to needy families
- $3,000
Integrated Living Opportunities · Washington, DC · 2024
To help fund "community builder" position to assist individuals with developmental disabilities.
- $3,000
Pet Helpers · Charleston, SC · 2024
To fund an emergency-veterinary-expense relief program for pet owners.
- $3,000
Rockville Science Center · Rockville, MD · 2024
To subsidize the STEM Scouts program for students requiring financial assistance.
- $3,000
Salvation Army National Capital Area · Washington, DC · 2024
To help defray costs for Turning Point Center participants (job readiness, parenting skills, financial literacy, etc.)
- $3,000
Stratford Hall · Stratford, VA · 2024
To fund trail maintenance and upgrades across their 2,000-acre site.
- $3,000
A Wider Circle · Kensington, MD · 2023
To fund beds, furniture, and other essentials for families living in poverty.
- $3,000
Als Therapy Development Inst · Watertown, MA · 2023
To fund maintenance & growth of patient database.
- $3,000
Armenia School Foundation · Glendale, CA · 2023
To provide new school furniture to Norashen Middle School in Armenia.
- $3,000
Community Forklift · Edmonston, MD · 2023
To provide furniture, appliances for low-income residents in DMV area.
- $3,000
Hopeful Ways · Getzville, NY · 2023
To buy an autorefractor for eye-care services for impoverished people in Costa Rica.
- $3,000
Tlc-Treatment & Learning Centers · Rockville, MD · 2023
To fund scholarship to the Katherine Thomas School.
- $3,000
Alex'S Lemonade Stand · Wynnewood, PA · 2022
To support Alex's Lemonade Stand
- $3,000
Als Assoc Dcmdva Chapter · Rockville, MD · 2022
To fund assistive tech services & equipment for people with als.
- $3,000
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To fund Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter.
- $3,000
Berea College · Berea, KY · 2022
To fund Berea College
- $3,000
Community Free Clinic · Hagerstown, MD · 2022
To support the Community Free Clinic
- $3,000
Hillsdale College · Hillsdale, MI · 2022
To fund Hillsdale College
- $3,000
Housing Unlimited · Silver Spring, MD · 2022
To support tennant empowerment program for people in mental health recovery.
- $3,000
Montgomery Hospice · Rockville, MD · 2022
To fund grief support program, including counselors.
- $3,000
Union Rescue Mission of Western Md · Cumberland, MD · 2022
To fund Union Rescue Mission of Western MD
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