The Neel Foundation
Invitation OnlyCroton on Hudson, New York · EIN 54-0761588 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$102K
Organizations funded131
Typical grant$500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Medglobal | Rolling Meadows, IL | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Natures Best Foundation | Mclean, VA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable contribution | $2,700 |
| Asheville Symphony Orchestra | Asheville, NC | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Briarcliff Congregational Church | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Association to Benefit Children | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Falcon Ridge Equine Rescue | Valley Center, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Irc International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Medshare | Decatur, GA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Peppertree Dog Rescue | Renssalaer, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Tomoka Christian Church | Ormond Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Tuck Annual Giving | Hanover, NH | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Beads for Education | Brookfield, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,750 |
| Alliance Earth | Basalt, CO | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Loudoun Free Clinic | Leesburg, VA | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| New York Military Academy | Cornwallonhudson, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Single Mothers Outreach | Valencia, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,300 |
| Jumptart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| The Rse Foundation Inc | Ithaca, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| Aauw (Gem Fund) | Arden, NC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Asheville Arboretum | Asheville, NC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Asheville Watchdog | Asheville, NC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Backback Buddies Foundation of Loudoun | Leesburg, VA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Briarcliff Congregational Church | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Foothills Animal Shelter | Golden, CO | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter | Fairfax, VA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Humane Society for Animals Inc | Rogers, AR | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Ies Abroad | Chicago, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Raleigh, NC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary | Poolesville, MD | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Saucony Valley Chapter for the K | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Samburu Youth Education Fund | Ft Collins, CO | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association | Holderness, NH | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Northern California Rugby Football Union Referee Society | Ben Lomond, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge | Eureka Springs, AR | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Water Is Life Kenya | Newark, DE | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Ozark Mountain Wrestling | Rogers, AR | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response | Mattapoiset, MA | Charitable contribution | $800 |
| Conservation International | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $800 |
| Aauw (Steam) | Arden, NC | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| Museum for Art in Wood | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| The American Association of Woodturners | St Paul, MN | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| The Madeira Fund | Mclean, VA | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| The Pad Project | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $750 |
| Trans Lifeline | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $650 |
| Joyful Heart Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution | $600 |
| Unrwa USA | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $600 |
| Briarcliff Congregational Church | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Charitable contribution | $560 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Anchor Ridge | N Wilkesboro, NC | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Blink Now | Mendham, NJ | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 131 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,235 | 131 |
| 2024 | $101,110 | 120 |
| 2023 | $95,115 | 142 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349103520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-0761588
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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