Otto & Edna Neely Foundation
Accepts applications
Otto & Edna Neely Foundation is a private foundation in Gilbert, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,500
- Assets$24.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $822,225 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $822,225 | 52 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 60 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Otto Edna Neely Foundation 325 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 917-0767 |
| What to submit | Completed application and required attachments. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Otto & Edna Neely Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 56 | $976,405 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Crisis Arizona Center | Community service | $125,500 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarships | $88,000 |
| Save the Family Fndn | Small capital development | $50,000 |
| Arizona Agriculture Foundation FFA | Educational Grant | $47,900 |
| Northern Arizona University | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Mesa Presyterian Ministries | Community service grant | $35,000 |
| Choice Preg Centers of Greater Phoe | Community service | $35,000 |
| Hope Women | Community service association | $32,500 |
| University of Arizona | Scholarships | $32,000 |
| House of Refuge | Community service | $30,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Health services grant | $30,000 |
| College Bound Az | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn | Community service | $25,000 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels | Health Services Grant | $20,000 |
| Chandler Service Club | Community service association | $20,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Community service grant | $20,000 |
| Az 4-H Youth Foundation | Education grant | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Misc - Gifts to Graduates | Giftcards - gifts to graduates | $16,884 |
| Chandler Gilbert Community College | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Gabriel's Angels | Community service grant | $15,000 |
| Gilbert Young Life | Community service grant | $15,000 |
| Azcend | Community service | $15,000 |
| Maricopa County Fair | Educational grants | $14,221 |
| Symphony of the Southwest | Fine arts grant | $13,000 |
| Arizona Outdoor Adventures | Community service grant | $12,000 |
| Arizona Cantilena Chorale | Fine arts grants | $12,000 |
| Gilbert Historical Museum | Community service grant | $10,000 |
| Ryan House | Community service grant | $10,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Community service association | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Community service | $10,000 |
| Make Way for Books | Community service | $10,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Community service | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Paz de Cristo Community Center | Community service grant | $7,500 |
| Ballet Arizona | Fine arts grant | $7,500 |
| Sunshine Acres Childrens Home | Community service grant | $6,500 |
| Mesa Community College | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Community service | $5,400 |
| 100 Club of Arizona | Community Service Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cliff Saylor
- Gregory L Bamford
- Shelley Nelson
- Steven D Todd
- Walter Delecki
- John C Gemmill
- Ashley Trussell
Questions people ask
Does Otto & Edna Neely Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Otto & Edna Neely Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Otto & Edna Neely Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cliff Saylor (President), Gregory L Bamford (Treasurer), Shelley Nelson (Director) and Steven D Todd (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Otto & Edna Neely Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.