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

May 12, 2026 in Foundation Blog

Celebrating Five Years of Partnership and a Bright Future

This spring marks five years since the Phillips Family Foundation made one of the most significant transitions in our 82-year history. In 2021, we entered into a strategic operating partnership…
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March 17, 2026 in Foundation Blog

New Grants Champion North Minneapolis Youth

The Phillips Family Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to 19 nonprofits and schools that support young people as they shape their futures in high school and beyond.
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