About Us

LOUIE M. and BETTY M. PHILLIPS

Mr. Phillips graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1930. Upon conclusion of his formal education, Mr. Phillips joined the banking industry where he served in many capacities until his retirement as Vice Chairman of the Board of Commerce Union Bank.

Mr. Phillips dedicated himself to making Nashville a dynamic and enjoyable place to work and live. He served on the boards of many corporations and non profit organizations.

Mrs. Phillips was an active volunteer who had a wide range of interests in the Nashville community. She never sought recognition for her work and received a great sense of self satisfaction from her volunteer activities.

The Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation was established in 1978 after the death of Mrs. Phillips, but was not fully funded until the death of Mr. Phillips in 1986. Since that time, the Foundation has distributed over $7,000,000 to various non-profit organizations in the Nashville area.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

While the Foundation will review all grant requests, the Committee on Beneficiaries will give the highest priority to those non-profit organizations that were supported by Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. All other requests will be evaluated based on a number of criteria including the type of service offered, the number of clients served, financial stability and the general overall need of the applicant.

For more information you can contact our office at: 3334 Powell Avenue, P.O. Box 40788, Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 385-5949 or via E-Mail at Louie@PhillipsFoundation.org