The John and Wendy Neu Foundation
Invitation OnlyKearny, New Jersey · EIN 13-3731089 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $240,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Donation to establish and protect the rights of all animals | $1,000,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Donation to reform,revitalize, and support the laws and to help fight democracy and justice | $500,000 |
| Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles | San Pedro, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Companion Animal Placement | Weehawken, NJ | Donation to help rescue and place homeless companion animals in loving homes | $240,000 |
| Animal Haven | New York, NY | Donation to provide homes and abandoned cats and dogs throughout the tri-state area | $100,000 |
| Nynj Baykeeper | Keyport, NJ | Donation to help conserve and restore the hudson raritan estuary | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | New York, NY | Donation to provide staffing of quarterly board meetings, annual board meetings, and orientation of new trustees | $100,000 |
| The Lesniak Instittute | Union, NJ | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Girls for a Change | N Chesterfld, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Dogs and Cats of Antigua | Eastham, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Make the Road New York | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Save the Bay | Providence, RI | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,400,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $2,387,250 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,621,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612589349100331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3731089
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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