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Joanna McNeil Trust

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 526854625

Joanna McNeil Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $850,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $500,000. 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 up from $800,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$800,0003$11.1 million
2024$850,0003$11.8 million

How to apply

Joanna McNeil Trust 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 Joanna McNeil Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania3$850,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia, PA
General support$500,000
The National Light
Philadelphia, PA
General operating$250,000
Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Philadelphia, PA
Jamie wyeth documentary$100,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joanna McNeil Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Joanna McNeil Trust give?

$850,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.

Who runs Joanna McNeil Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Joanna McNeil Lewis (Trustee).

What does Joanna McNeil Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and arts and culture.

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