The Neilan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Neilan Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $486,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$486,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $920,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $992,836 | 12 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $920,000 | 12 | $22.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 10 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
The Neilan 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 The Neilan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Health | To supportprograms athuntingtonhospital servingthe health careneeds of ourlocal community. | $486,000 |
| Pasadena Senior Center | To address the food security needs of the pasadena senior population. | $209,184 |
| USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Cen | To fund a research assistant for operation of the hyperion xti systemand support an immunology research study. | $200,000 |
| The Huntington Library Art Museum | To support conservation of rare plants, care for the orchid collection,and exhibition of the stories from the library exhibition. | $185,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | To supportresearch intothe causes ofneurologicaldisease. | $50,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | To support thereliance steel &aluminum coemployee relieffund. | $25,000 |
| Quilts for Kids Nepal | To support thequilts for kidsprogram. | $25,000 |
| Individual | To support programs providing services to address the needs of young people. | $20,000 |
| Individual | To support homeless veterans' program. | $20,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Whalen
- Gail Gimbel
- Thomas Gimbel
Questions people ask
Does The Neilan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Neilan Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs The Neilan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Whalen (President), Gail Gimbel (Director) and Thomas Gimbel (Director).
What does The Neilan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.