KHR McNeely Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
KHR McNeely Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sonoma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.9 million in 126 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.9 million
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$257 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.7 million the year before.
72% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.7 million | 73 | $244 million |
| 2024 | $14.9 million | 126 | $257 million |
How to apply
KHR McNeely Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What KHR McNeely Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California. It also paid $640,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 68 | $6.7 million |
| New York | 21 | $3.5 million |
| Maine | 4 | $655,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $395,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $330,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $325,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $230,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin University Switzerland Inc | General operating | $1.5 million |
| Pacific Repertory Theatre | General operating | $600,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | General operating | $575,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Film Society | General operating | $500,000 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | Whitney biennial 2024, renovation of the whitneys independent study programs home | $500,000 |
| Partners in Health | General operating | $350,000 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Water filtration project in collaboration with water for south | $330,000 |
| High Fives Foundation | Theatrical and streaming release to the general public of educational film "full circle" | $325,000 |
| The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General operating | $325,000 |
| Children's Museum of Sonoma County | General operating & capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Fondazione Lugao Per Il Polo Culturale | General operating | $250,000 |
| Museum of the African Diaspora | General operating | $250,000 |
| Oakland-Alameda Cnty-Emeryville Firefighters | General operating | $250,000 |
| The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General operating | $250,000 |
| Sonoma State University | General operating | $225,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | General operating | $210,000 |
| Myriad USA | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| The Nantucket Project Academy | General operating | $200,000 |
| Hanna Boys Center | Community mental health hub at hanna center | $190,000 |
| The William A Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc | General operating | $185,000 |
| Kid Scoop News | General operating | $180,050 |
| Pets Lifeline | General operating | $175,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Art for all | $175,000 |
| Sonoma Academy | Community and performing arts center | $175,000 |
| Fred T Korematsu Institute | Education, civic engagement, capacity building | $150,000 |
| Internat'l Patrons of Duomo Di Milano | General operating | $150,000 |
| SMU Meadows Museum | Castello potentino & catalogue of vesuvius exhibit and sorolla catalogue raisonne | $150,000 |
| Sonoma Children's Creative & Performing Arts | General operating | $150,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors Festival | General operating | $150,000 |
| Stevenson School | Stevenson schools math, science, and engineering center | $150,000 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | General operating | $150,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Keith haring retrospective, family programs, director's circle | $150,000 |
| Water for South Sudan Inc | General operating | $150,000 |
| Friends of Potentino Inc | General operating | $140,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project | General operating | $130,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | General operating | $125,000 |
| Institute for Ecological Civilization | General operating | $125,000 |
| SF Moma | General operating & curator in partnership with moad | $125,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | General operating | $125,000 |
| Trukee Donner Land Trust | Acquisition of upper carpenter valley & general support | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin W McNeely
- Rosemary McNeely
- James Mittermiller
- Kelly Amormino
- Peter K Brooks Jr
- Allen Olinger III
Questions people ask
Does KHR McNeely Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KHR McNeely Family Foundation give?
$14.9 million in tax year 2024, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs KHR McNeely Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin W McNeely (President/Ceo/Board Chair (Beg. 9/24)), Rosemary McNeely (Vp/Chief Program Officer), James Mittermiller (Treasurer/Secretary (Thru 9/24)) and Kelly Amormino (Chief of Oper./Secretary (Beg. 9/24)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does KHR McNeely Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.