Otto & Edna Neely Foundation
Historical FunderGilbert, Arizona · EIN 86-0581770 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Otto Edna Neely Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 S Higley Rd, Gilbert AZ 85296 |
| Phone | 4809170767 |
| Form and materials | Completed application and required attachments. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Crisis Arizona Center | Mesa, AZ | Community service | $125,500 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarships | $88,000 |
| Arizona Agriculture Foundation FFA | Phoenix, AZ | Educational Grant | $47,900 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Mesa Presyterian Ministries | Mesa, AZ | Community service grant | $35,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $32,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Phoenix, AZ | Health services grant | $30,000 |
| College Bound Az | Mesa, AZ | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn | Charlotte, NC | Community service | $25,000 |
| Chandler Service Club | Chandler, AZ | Community service association | $20,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | Community service grant | $20,000 |
| Az 4-H Youth Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Education grant | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Chandler Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Maricopa County Fair | Phoenix, AZ | Educational grants | $14,221 |
| Symphony of the Southwest | Mesa, AZ | Fine arts grant | $13,000 |
| Gilbert Historical Museum | Gilbert, AZ | Community service grant | $10,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Phoenix, AZ | Community service association | $10,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Community service | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Paz de Cristo Community Center | Mesa, AZ | Community service grant | $7,500 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Fine arts grant | $7,500 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Phoenix, AZ | Community service | $5,400 |
| 100 Club of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Community Service Grant | $5,000 |
| Arizona Cactus Pine Girls Scouts | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon Council | Phoenix, AZ | Community service | $5,000 |
| Gilbert United Methodist Church | Gilbert, AZ | Community service grant | $5,000 |
| Az Assn Foster Adoptive Parents | Peoria, AZ | Community service grant | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Arizona Opera | Phoenix, AZ | Community service | $5,000 |
| Foster Your Future Inc | Fountain Hills, AZ | Community service | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army - Chandler | Chandler, AZ | Community service grant | $4,500 |
| The Salvation Army - Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Community service | $4,500 |
| Gateway Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Community service | $4,000 |
| Gilbert Sister Cities Inc | Gilbert, AZ | Community sevice grant | $3,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix, AZ | Community service grant | $2,500 |
| Gilbert National Little League | Gilbert, AZ | Community service grant | $2,000 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($317,834). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,855 | 60 |
| 2023 | $822,225 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511119349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0581770
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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