Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation is a private foundation in Hannibal, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$74,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $77,000 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 16 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $74,000 | 17 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Lois Eleanor Neff 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 Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $74,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Care Center | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Helping Hands of Clarence | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Salt River Community Care Center | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Shelby County Food Pantry | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Shelby County Senior Citizens Association Inc | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Hannibal Free Clinic | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shelby Memorial Cemetery | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Birthday Blessings | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Ray of Hope | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Shelby County Literacy Council | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Shelbina United Methodist Church | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Shelbina Arts Council | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Adair County Humane Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Communities Taking Action-Teen Center of Shelby County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Northeast Missouri Humane Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Hark
- Paul L Richards
- Carol Hubbard
- Patti Sturdy
Questions people ask
Does Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation give?
$74,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John M Hark (Director), Paul L Richards (Secretary), Carol Hubbard (Trustee) and Patti Sturdy (Trustee).
What does Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.