The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota invests in the creative and strategic genius of the North Minneapolis community, with a particular focus on supporting youth as they transition from high school to college and careers.

Recent Projects

Northside Youth Opportunities

We make grants to organizations that serve Northside youth as they shape their futures in high school and beyond. We support efforts that provide young people ages 14 to 24 with career relevant learning, mentoring and coaching, and opportunities to develop as leaders and activists.

Phillips Scholars

The Phillips Scholars Program offers needs-based scholarships for students at Minnesota private colleges along with funding for a service project. This program enables participants to launch their own efforts or expand existing social justice initiatives in their communities.

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UNCF Eddie Phillips Scholars

This two-year scholarship provides young men from North Minneapolis with up to $20,000 to support their pursuit of a four-year degree, participation in a cohort of peers, mentorship, leadership retreats, internships, and much more. To learn more, contact Dr. Abdul Omari, cohort leader, at abdul@amoenterprise.com.

Recent Blogs

September 4, 2024 in Foundation Blog

Celebrating 30 Years of Phillips Scholars

In 1994, leaders from the Minnesota Private College Council and the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation came together to create a new scholarship for students who felt called to…
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March 29, 2024 in Foundation Blog

We’re Ready to Host Your Next Northside Meeting

The Foundation is eager to host community meetings at our new office, located at 927 West Broadway Avenue. The 927 Building is a partnership between the Foundation and TRI-Construction, and…
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