The Neisler Foundation TUA
Preselected recipients only
The Neisler Foundation TUA is a private foundation in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,482 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $1,329 and the largest $18,734. 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$163,482
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$1,329
- Largest grant$18,734
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,788 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,284 | 66 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $160,788 | 68 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $163,482 | 74 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Neisler Foundation TUA 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 Neisler Foundation TUA funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $3,257 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 50 | $122,143 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $15,741 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,056 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,972 |
| Virginia | 4 | $3,333 |
| California | 1 | $3,257 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,556 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,275 |
| New York | 1 | $892 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $18,734 |
| NEAAAT Foundation | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $12,226 |
| Kings Mountain Ministrerial Assoc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $11,226 |
| Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland Coun | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Pageland | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $4,483 |
| Maine Foodscapes Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $3,972 |
| Community Foundation of Gaston County In | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,878 |
| Womans Club of Kings Mountain | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,586 |
| UF Foundation Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,500 |
| Inn from the Cold | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $3,257 |
| University of Southern California | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $3,257 |
| Boys Girls Club of Cleveland County | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,006 |
| City of Kings Mountain | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Connie Maxwell Childrens Home | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Good Hope Presbyterian Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Meredith College | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Elon Community Church-UCC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,613 |
| First Wesleyan Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,556 |
| Cleveland Community Cares Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $2,556 |
| Dawson County Human Society | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $2,556 |
| Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Gethsemene Apostolic and Prophet Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,400 |
| New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,400 |
| Davidson Association Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $2,400 |
| Central United Methodist Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Davidson College | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Jefferson Presbyterian Chruch | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Pageland United Methodist Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Inter-Faith Alliance Corp | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Kings Mountain Rotary Foundation In | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Carolina Meadows Foundation | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,860 |
| Kings Mountain High School | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Columbus Christian Academy Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Town of Lake Waccamaw | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,389 |
| Blue Ridge School Inc | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $1,358 |
| Trinity Baptist Church | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $1,358 |
| Friends of Rube McCray Memorial Lib | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| Christ Charlotte United Methodist C | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,296 |
| First Presbyterian Church Belmont N | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $1,296 |
Officers and trustees
- Stella Putnam
- David Neisler
Questions people ask
Does The Neisler Foundation TUA accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Neisler Foundation TUA give?
$163,482 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $1,329.
Who runs The Neisler Foundation TUA?
Its 2025 filing lists Stella Putnam (Trustee) and David Neisler (Trustee).
What does The Neisler Foundation TUA fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.