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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-1392221

The McNeely Foundation

A private foundation in St Paul, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 117 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Karen Reynolds
444 Pine Street
St Paul, MN 55101
(651) 228-4500
Form and materials
Letter form, include copy of exemption letter, describe intended use of funds
Deadlines
Submission deadlines are december 1st, march 1st, and june 1st.
Restrictions
Awards are primarily to minnesota charities; no awards are paid to individuals.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,628,375

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $31,413,340

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,604,635

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $31,317,040

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,753,275

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $29,570,448

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,423,795

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $22,452,194

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,365,880

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $12,407,488

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,336,470

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $12,081,434

Grants paid in 2024

117 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (east Side Funders Group)Saint Paul, MN

    East side real estate strategy - strategic partnership

    $125,000
  2. Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSaint Paul, MN

    Project design and implementation

    $75,000
  3. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    Family business center director endowment and phase III program support

    $65,000
  4. Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSaint Paul, MN

    Lower phalen creek general operating support

    $55,000
  5. 30000 FeetSaint Paul, MN

    Black arts & tech center capital campaign

    $50,000
  6. Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (east Side Funders Group)Saint Paul, MN

    East side funders group - building an interconnected and regenerative east side economy

    $50,000
  7. East Side Neighborhood Development CompanySaint Paul, MN

    Community-based economic development

    $50,000
  8. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation ConservancySaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $50,000
  9. Saint Paul Urban Tennis ProgramSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $50,000
  10. Urban RootsSaint Paul, MN

    Preparing east side youth for future career pathways

    $50,000
  11. East Side Arts CouncilSt Paul, MN

    Arts for all/artsyes

    $45,000
  12. Cookie CartMinneapolis, MN

    Youth earn as you learn program

    $40,000
  13. Tree TrustSaint Paul, MN

    Summer youth employment program in saint paul

    $40,000
  14. 30000 FeetSaint Paul, MN

    Black arts & tech center

    $35,000
  15. Breakthrough Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Breakthrough twin cities middle school program

    $35,000
  16. Face to Face Health & Counseling Service IncSaint Paul, MN

    Services for youth experiencing homelessness

    $35,000
  17. Genesys Works-Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Pathways to career success

    $35,000
  18. Latino Economic Development CenterSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $35,000
  19. Comunidades Latinas Unidos En Servicio (clues)Saint Paul, MN

    Advancing economic equity and prosperity for east side latino and immigrant families

    $30,000
  20. Dream of Wild HealthMinneapolis, MN

    Native youth education & leadership program

    $30,000
  21. East Side Freedom LibrarySaint Paul, MN

    Expanding the east side freedom library's "housing justice program"

    $30,000
  22. Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibrarySaint Paul, MN

    Supporting youth program quality on the east side and expanding youth voice in saint paul

    $30,000
  23. Hmong American Farmers AssociationWest St Paul, MN

    Capacity building for east side hmong farmings businesses

    $30,000
  24. Hmong American PartnershipSaint Paul, MN

    Youth job skills training for over 100 low income asian youths

    $30,000
  25. Urban Village IncSaint Paul, MN

    Asian youth outreach (ayo)

    $30,000
  26. Boys and Girls Club of St PaulSaint Paul, MN

    Academic success for middle school and high school youth

    $25,000
  27. Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibrarySaint Paul, MN

    Createch at arlington hills and sun ray libraries

    $25,000
  28. Indigenous RootsSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $25,000
  29. Keystone Community ServicesSaint Paul, MN

    Keystone teen tutor youth employment program

    $25,000
  30. Minnesota SinfoniaMinneapolis, MN

    Music and educational services for east ST paul

    $25,000
  31. Project for Pride in Living IncMinneapolis, MN

    Creating family stability in east saint paul

    $25,000
  32. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation ConservancySaint Paul, MN

    Engineering and geotechnical studies for swede hollow park trail access

    $25,000
  33. Urban RootsSaint Paul, MN

    Real estate and space planning for urban roots

    $25,000
  34. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Big brothers big sisters mentoring & enrichment programs for east side youth

    $20,000
  35. Girl Scouts River ValleysSaint Paul, MN

    Fy23/fy24 community engagement grant

    $20,000
  36. Junior Achievement of the Upper MidwestSaint Paul, MN

    Junior achievement north: project achieve 2024-2025

    $20,000
  37. Minnesota China Friendship Garden SocietySaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $20,000
  38. MN Urban Debate League - A Program of Augsburg CollegeMinneapolis, MN

    Enriching east metro education through urban debate

    $20,000
  39. Chartwell SchoolSeaside, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  40. Indian Land Tenure FoundationLittle Canada, MN

    General operating support

    $15,000
  41. YWCA Crises ServicesSan Jose, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  42. Brule River Preservation IncBrule, WI

    General operating support

    $10,000
  43. Delancey Street FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  44. Heart of DanceNewport, MN

    Dancing classroom support through the youth development through enrichment grant program

    $10,000
  45. Kayne-Eras CenterCulver City, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  46. Providence Community Health Foundation Napa Valley (fka Collabria Care)Napa, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  47. Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MN

    Meritex employee scholarships

    $6,390
  48. American Indian College FundDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $5,000
  49. Brule River Preservation IncBrule, WI

    General operating support

    $5,000
  50. California Cleft Pup RescueHemet, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  51. Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $5,000
  52. Washburn Meditation CenterWashburn, WI

    General operating support

    $5,000
  53. Global Midwife Education FoundationLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $3,000
  54. Listening House of St Paul IncSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $3,000
  55. Saint Paul Academy and Summit SchoolSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $3,000
  56. Saint Paul Academy and Summit SchoolSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $3,000
  57. Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $3,000
  58. Bayfield Carnegie LibraryBayfield, WI

    General operating support

    $2,500
  59. Recreation and Fitness ResourcesBayfield, WI

    General operating support

    $2,500
  60. Boston College High SchoolBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $2,000
  61. Friends School of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $2,000
  62. LuminariasMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $2,000
  63. Park County Environmental CouncilLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  64. Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MN

    General operating support

    $2,000
  65. Vibrant Emotional Health Co Development OfficeNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $2,000
  66. White Bear Lake Food ShelfWhite Bear Lake, MN

    General operating support

    $2,000
  67. White Bear Lake Restoration AssociationWhite Bear Lake, MN

    General operating support

    $2,000
  68. National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $1,700
  69. Livingston Food Resource CenterLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $1,500
  70. Blessing HouseVictoria, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  71. Conquering King FellowshipVictoria, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  72. Eagle Brook ChurchCenterville, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  73. Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $1,000
  74. Farm to School of Park CountyLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  75. First Evangelical Free Church of MaplewoodMaplewood, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  76. Global Rights for WomenPlymouth, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  77. Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    General operating support

    $1,000
  78. Hockey Ministries InternationalWhite Bear LK, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  79. HRDC Co Livingston Warming ShelterLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  80. Interfaith Outreach Community PartnersPlymouth, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  81. Livingston Education FoundationLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  82. Metropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  83. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Attn Walk MS StaffMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  84. Nativity of Our Lord Catholic ChurchSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  85. Nature Conservancy in MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  86. Nature Conservancy of MontanaHelena, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  87. North Heights Lutheran ChurchArden Hills, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  88. Park County Senior CenterLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  89. Peak GrantmakingWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $1,000
  90. Rescue NetworkBuffalo, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  91. Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolRobbinsdale, MN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  92. Stafford Animal ShelterLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  93. Trap Free MontanaHamilton, MT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  94. Basils Cradle IncSt Louis Park, MN

    General operating support

    $750
  95. Interfaith Outreach Community PartnersPlymouth, MN

    General operating support

    $505
  96. AlightMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $500
  97. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $500
  98. Global Midwife Education FoundationLivingston, MT

    General operating support

    $500
  99. GrinGahanna, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  100. GrinGahanna, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  101. Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    General operating support

    $500
  102. Natural Resource Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $500
  103. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $500
  104. Rescue NetworkBuffalo, MN

    General operating support

    $500
  105. White Bear Center for the ArtsWhite Bear LK, MN

    General operating support

    $500
  106. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $500
  107. Relevant RadioLincolnshire, IL

    General operating support

    $365
  108. Washington County 4-HStillwater, MN

    General operating support

    $350
  109. Oak Hills Elementary Parent Teacher Organization of Lakeville MNLakeville, MN

    General operating support

    $300
  110. Northern Star Council-Boy Scouts of AmericaFort Snelling, MN

    General operating support

    $275
  111. Basils Cradle IncSt Louis Park, MN

    General operating support

    $215
  112. Marion Palace TheatreMarion, OH

    General operating support

    $100
  113. Rescue NetworkBuffalo, MN

    General operating support

    $100
  114. Springboard for the ArtsSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $100
  115. The Union County FoundationMarysville, OH

    General operating support

    $100
  116. Metropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $75
  117. Four HumorsRichfield, MN

    General operating support

    $50

Approved for future payment

7 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. East Side Neighborhood Development CompanySaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $50,000
  2. Saint Paul Minnesota Foundation- East Side Funders GroupSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $50,000
  3. Tree TrustSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $40,000
  4. 30000 FeetSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $35,000
  5. Family Values for LifeSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $30,000
  6. Urban VillageSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $30,000
  7. Minnesota China Friendship Garden SocietySaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment8 grants $212,50023% of the total
  2. Youth development4 grants $145,00016% of the total
  3. Education6 grants $123,00014% of the total
  4. Human services8 grants $119,00013% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $110,60012% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter2 grants $85,0009% of the total
  7. 9 other causes28 grants $113,20512% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota78 grants $1,506,610
  2. California5 grants $55,000
  3. Wisconsin5 grants $25,000
  4. Montana12 grants $14,500
  5. Maryland2 grants $10,500
  6. District of Columbia5 grants $5,200
  7. Colorado1 grant $5,000
  8. New York2 grants $2,500
  9. Massachusetts1 grant $2,000
  10. Ohio4 grants $1,200

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nicholas McNeelyCHAIR Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Ted MaddenVICE CHAIR Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Armar A ArchboldSECRETARY Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Bye BarsnessTRUSTEE Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Irene McNeelyTRUSTEE Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Lauren McNeelyTRUSTEE Hours 0.02Pay $0
  • Shannon WhitakerTRUSTEE Hours 0.02Pay $0

The return

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