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The Neis Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pennington, New Jersey · EIN 161711912

The Neis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $65,737 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$55,0074$1.2 million
2023$65,7375$1.4 million
2024$55,0003$1.6 million

How to apply

The Neis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Neis Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$30,000
Connecticut1$15,000
Alabama1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St James Episcopal Church
New York, NY
Unrestricted general$30,000
Christ Church Espiscopal
Sharon, CT
Unrestricted general$15,000
Helping Hands Outlet Store & Mission Center
Dutton, AL
Unrestricted general$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Neis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Neis Family Foundation give?

$55,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs The Neis Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Arnold Neis (President), Robert Neis (Secretary/Treasurer) and Hilda Frost (Vice President).

What does The Neis Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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