Private foundation · EIN 27-1045290 · Palos Heights, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $235K total, median $28K. 89% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$235K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in IL
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Horse Rescue of Will CountBeecher, ILGeneral animal welfare$36K
Naws Humane SocietyMokena, ILGeneral animal welfare$36K
Braveheart Animal RescueBrookfield, ILGeneral animal welfare$33K
The CenterPalos Park, ILGeneral animal welfare$30K
Save a PetGrayslake, ILGeneral animal welfare$28K
Paws for a CauseNaperville, ILGeneral animal welfare$27K
Estelle Marcus Animal ClinicMunster, INGeneral animal welfare$27K
Traveling TailsPalos Heights, ILGeneral animal welfare$17K
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral animal welfare$2,484

By state: Illinois 8 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Palos Heights, Illinois, administered in care of Thomas F Courtney Sr, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $235K across 9 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund give?

Illinois (8 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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