The McNeel Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The McNeel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Montrose, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $216,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$216,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $151,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,700 | 18 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $151,000 | 20 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $216,000 | 16 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kate McNeel PO Box 290, Montrose, AL 36559 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 604-1087, katemcneel@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No specific form is required. Organizations should provide written evidence of exempt status |
What The McNeel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $178,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brewton Area YMCA | Operating expenses | $150,000 |
| The Little Light House of Mississippi | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy | Operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Baylor School | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Thomas Hospital Foundation | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Auburn University | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| The Farmlink Project | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| The Haven | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| White House Fork Baptist Church | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Pilots for Christ | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Katy Trail | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Montrose Cemetery | Operating expenses | $500 |
| B'nai Israel Synagogue | Operating expenses | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate McNeel
- Joseph W McNeel III
- Alexandra McNeel
- Morgan McNeel
Questions people ask
Does The McNeel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McNeel Family Foundation give?
$216,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The McNeel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kate McNeel (President), Joseph W McNeel III (Treasurer), Alexandra McNeel (Director) and Morgan McNeel (Director).
What does The McNeel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.