The Neon Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-4153499 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$590K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$17M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $148,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | New York, NY | To support the Integrated Research Projects on Regional Food System Transformation, a collaborative project between the Columbia Climate… | $151,181 |
| Neon Museum | Las Vegas, NV | to support the Mobile Neon Bending Studio, a Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) initiative | $150,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $148,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | The Neon Foundation Sports Business Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Friends of Red Rock Canyon | Las Vegas, NV | funds for Fencing to protect the petroglyphs/pictographs, Fencing to realign trails and get rid of social trails, Seeding and replanting of… | $12,500 |
| Pacific Historic Parks | Waipahu, HI | Make Us Visible and the production of AANHPI Coloring Books | $11,000 |
| Crskillstraining Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Gym rental funds and to purchase Basketballs and Water/supplies | $10,000 |
| Green Our Planet | Las Vegas, NV | To support the 2024-25 GardenConnect programs at Keller elementary school and Forbuss elementary school | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $589,681 | 8 |
| 2023 | $76,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349108155
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4153499
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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