Private foundation · EIN 20-3280615 · Carmel, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Neels Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $267K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$267K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHSupport of the christel house$202K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CASupport$30K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
Doctors Without BordersHagerston, MDSupport medical relief programs$15K

By state: Ohio 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Neels Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmel, Indiana, administered in care of Barbara Wood, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Neels Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Neels Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $267K across 4 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Neels Family Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (1 grants), California (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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