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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 54-0761588

The Neel Foundation

A private foundation in Croton on Hudson, NY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 131 grants and $102,235 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $102,235

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $2,323,467

  • Tax year 2024

    $101,110

    Grants listed
    120
    Assets, end of year
    $1,989,331

  • Tax year 2023

    $95,115

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $1,841,672

  • Tax year 2022

    $102,274

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $1,805,924

  • Tax year 2021

    $91,832

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $1,672,972

  • Tax year 2020

    $111,524

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $1,699,076

  • Tax year 2019

    $104,225

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $1,723,628

  • Tax year 2018

    $84,675

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $1,753,901

Grants paid in 2025

131 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  2. MedglobalRolling Meadows, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $4,000
  3. Natures Best FoundationMcLean, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $3,000
  4. Adopt-A-Native-ElderSalt Lake City, UT

    Charitable contribution

    $2,700
  5. Asheville Symphony OrchestraAsheville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  6. Briarcliff Congregational ChurchBriarcliff Manor, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  7. Association to Benefit ChildrenNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  8. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  9. Falcon Ridge Equine RescueValley Center, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  10. Irc International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  11. MedshareDecatur, GA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  12. Peppertree Dog RescueRenssalaer, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  13. Tomoka Christian ChurchOrmond Beach, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  14. Tuck Annual GivingHanover, NH

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  15. Beads for EducationBrookfield, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $1,750
  16. Alliance EarthBasalt, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $1,500
  17. Loudoun Free ClinicLeesburg, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,500
  18. New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,500
  19. New York Military AcademyCornwall HDSN, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,500
  20. Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,500
  21. Single Mothers OutreachValencia, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,300
  22. Jumptart Coalition for Personal Financial LiteracyWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,250
  23. The Rse Foundation IncIthaca, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,250
  24. AAUW (gem Fund)Arden, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  25. Asheville ArboretumAsheville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  26. Asheville WatchdogAsheville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  27. Backback Buddies Foundation of LoudounLeesburg, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  28. Briarcliff Congregational ChurchBriarcliff Manor, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  29. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  30. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  31. Foothills Animal ShelterGolden, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  32. Friends of the Fairfax County Animal ShelterFairfax, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  33. Humane Society for Animals IncRogers, AR

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  34. Ies AbroadChicago, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  35. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  36. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  37. Poplar Spring Animal SanctuaryPoolesville, MD

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  38. Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Saucony Valley Chapter for the KChicago, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  39. Samburu Youth Education FundFort Collins, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  40. Squam Lakes AssociationHolderness, NH

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  41. The Northern California Rugby Football Union Referee SocietyBen Lomond, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  42. Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeEureka Springs, AR

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  43. Washington National CathedralWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  44. Water Is Life KenyaNewark, DE

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  45. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  46. Ozark Mountain WrestlingRogers, AR

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  47. All Hands and Hearts Smart ResponseMattapoisett, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $800
  48. Conservation InternationalBoston, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $800
  49. AAUW (steam)Arden, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $750
  50. Museum for Art in WoodPhiladelphia, PA

    Charitable contribution

    $750
  51. The American Association of WoodturnersSaint Paul, MN

    Charitable contribution

    $750
  52. The Madeira FundMcLean, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $750
  53. The Pad ProjectNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $750
  54. Trans LifelineSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $650
  55. Joyful Heart Foundation Attn End the BacklogBrooklyn, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $600
  56. Unrwa USAWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $600
  57. Briarcliff Congregational ChurchBriarcliff Manor, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $560
  58. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  59. Anchor RidgeN Wilkesboro, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  60. Blink NowMendham, NJ

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  61. Briarcliff Congregational ChurchBriarcliff Manor, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  62. BritepathsFairfax, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  63. Cherish Ministry for Young MomsFontana, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  64. Craft Emergency Relief FundMontpelier, VT

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  65. Deerwood FoundationCornwallonhudson, VT

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  66. Eaglebrook SchoolDeerfield, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  67. Fountain Valley SchoolColorado Springs, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  68. Friends of Dog MountainSt Johnsbury, VT

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  69. Frontier Nursing UniversityVersailles, KY

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  70. Givens CaresAsheville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  71. Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  72. Lab Rescue LRCPAnnandale, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  73. Loudoun Hunger ReliefLeesburg, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  74. Loudoun Literacy CouncilLeesburg, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  75. Oak Hill CemeteryWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  76. Pendleton Historic FoundationPendleton, SC

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  77. Richlandtown Fire CompanyRichlandtown, PA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  78. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  79. Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  80. The Brigid AllianceNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  81. The Golden State Model Railroad MuseumRichmond, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  82. The Jane Goodall InstitueWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  83. The Brigid AllianceNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  84. Wild Heart RanchFoyil, OK

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  85. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $400
  86. Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterHolderness, NH

    Charitable contribution

    $400
  87. Bennett Conservancy of MusicCroton on Hudson, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $350
  88. Feeding WestchesterElmsford, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $300
  89. French Bulldog Rescue Network (FRBN)Boston, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $300
  90. Hope's DoorHawthorne, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $300
  91. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $300
  92. Ali Forney CenterNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  93. Cavalier Rescue USATucson, AZ

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  94. Center for Conscious Living and DyingBlack MTN, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  95. Friends of the Frying Pan Farm ParkHerndon, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  96. Futures Without ViolencePresidio, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  97. Givens EstatesAsheville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  98. Innocence ProjectNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  99. K9S4COPSCollege Station, TX

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  100. Kenya ConnectElkridge, MD

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  101. Manna Food BankMills River, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  102. Ox Creek Community Center IncWeaverville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  103. PBS FoundationArlington, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  104. Reems Creek Valley Fire DepartmentWeaverville, NC

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  105. Roo's WorldRogers, AR

    Charitable contribution

    $250
  106. Croton Caring CommitteeCroton HDSN, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  107. Croton Lions ClubCroton on Hudson, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  108. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  109. Foundation Fighting BlindnessBaltimore, MD

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  110. Mental Health AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  111. National Coast Guard MuseumNew London, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  112. Society of the Cincinnati of SCCharleston, SC

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  113. SPCA of WestchesterBriarcliff, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $200
  114. Loon Preservation CommitteeMoultonboro, NH

    Charitable contribution

    $125
  115. Brooklin Vol Fire DeptBrooklin, ME

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  116. Commerative Air ForceDallas, TX

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  117. Croton Vol Fire DeptCroton on Hudson, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  118. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  119. Friend Memorial LibraryBrooklin, ME

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  120. National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  121. National Wasp Wwii MuseumSweetwater, TX

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  122. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  123. Salvation ArmyNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  124. Sierra ClubOakland, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  125. Society of the Cincinnati (for American Revolution Institute)Washington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  126. The Wildcat SanctuarySandstone, MN

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  127. USOWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  128. UsopfPhiladelphia, PA

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  129. Water Is Life-KenyaNewark, DE

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  130. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $100
  131. USOWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $50

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services8 grants $5,55016% of the total
  2. Arts and culture8 grants $5,40015% of the total
  3. International aid6 grants $5,35015% of the total
  4. Animals6 grants $4,05011% of the total
  5. Education5 grants $4,05011% of the total
  6. Environment5 grants $3,1259% of the total
  7. 10 other causes16 grants $8,05023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York26 grants $20,010
  2. Virginia13 grants $10,050
  3. North Carolina14 grants $9,900
  4. District of Columbia14 grants $7,600
  5. California10 grants $7,300
  6. Colorado6 grants $7,000
  7. Illinois3 grants $7,000
  8. Maine3 grants $5,200
  9. New Hampshire4 grants $3,525
  10. Arkansas4 grants $3,250

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • James NeelPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Neel GilbertVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.01Pay $0
  • Wendy Neel EllsworthSECRETARY Hours 0.01Pay $0
  • Kathryn Leeds NeelTREASURER Hours 0.01Pay $0
  • Sophia Neel KountzDIRECTOR Hours 0.01Pay $0
  • Amy Bowen NeelDIRECTOR Hours 0.01Pay $0

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