The McNeely Foundation
Accepts applications
The McNeely Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 117 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants117
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$40.1 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
49% 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 | $2.1 million | 116 | $37.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 117 | $40.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Reynolds 444 Pine Street, St Paul, MN 55101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 228-4500 |
| What to submit | Letter form, include copy of exemption letter, describe intended use of funds |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines are december 1st, march 1st, and june 1st. |
| Restrictions | Awards are primarily to Minnesota charities; no awards are paid to individuals. |
What The McNeely Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 78 | $1.5 million |
| California | 5 | $55,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 12 | $14,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $5,200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (East Side Funders Group) | East side real estate strategy - strategic partnership | $125,000 |
| Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi | Project design and implementation | $75,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Family business center director endowment and phase iii program support | $65,000 |
| Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi | Lower phalen creek general operating support | $55,000 |
| 30000 Feet | Black arts & tech center capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (East Side Funders Group) | East side funders group - building an interconnected and regenerative east side economy | $50,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Company | Community-based economic development | $50,000 |
| Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Conservancy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Saint Paul Urban Tennis Program | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Urban Roots | Preparing east side youth for future career pathways | $50,000 |
| East Side Arts Council | Arts for all/artsyes | $45,000 |
| Cookie Cart | Youth earn as you learn program | $40,000 |
| Tree Trust | Summer youth employment program in saint paul | $40,000 |
| 30000 Feet | Black arts & tech center | $35,000 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | Breakthrough twin cities middle school program | $35,000 |
| Face to Face Health & Counseling Service Inc | Services for youth experiencing homelessness | $35,000 |
| Genesys Works-Twin Cities | Pathways to career success | $35,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Comunidades Latinas Unidos En Servicio (Clues) | Advancing economic equity and prosperity for east side latino and immigrant families | $30,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Native youth education & leadership program | $30,000 |
| East Side Freedom Library | Expanding the east side freedom library's "housing justice program" | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library | Supporting youth program quality on the east side and expanding youth voice in saint paul | $30,000 |
| Hmong American Farmers Association | Capacity building for east side hmong farmings businesses | $30,000 |
| Hmong American Partnership | Youth job skills training for over 100 low income asian youths | $30,000 |
| Urban Village Inc | Asian youth outreach (ayo) | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of St Paul | Academic success for middle school and high school youth | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library | Createch at arlington hills and sun ray libraries | $25,000 |
| Indigenous Roots | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | Keystone teen tutor youth employment program | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Sinfonia | Music and educational services for east st paul | $25,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Creating family stability in east saint paul | $25,000 |
| Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Conservancy | Engineering and geotechnical studies for swede hollow park trail access | $25,000 |
| Urban Roots | Real estate and space planning for urban roots | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Big brothers big sisters mentoring & enrichment programs for east side youth | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts River Valleys | Fy23/fy24 community engagement grant | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest | Junior achievement north: project achieve 2024-2025 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society | General operating support | $20,000 |
| MN Urban Debate League - A Program of Augsburg College | Enriching east metro education through urban debate | $20,000 |
| Chartwell School | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Indian Land Tenure Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas McNeely
- Ted Madden
- Armar A Archbold
- Bye Barsness
- Irene McNeely
- Lauren McNeely
- Shannon Whitaker
Questions people ask
Does The McNeely Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines are december 1st, march 1st, and june 1st..
How much does The McNeely Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 117 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The McNeely Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas McNeely (Chair), Ted Madden (Vice Chair), Armar A Archbold (Secretary) and Bye Barsness (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The McNeely Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.