Private foundation · EIN 58-6032600 · Toccoa, Georgia

McNeely 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $35K total, median $300. 79% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$35K
Median grant
$300
Stays in GA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uga Foundation FundAthens, GAGeneral fund$6,080
Toccoa-Stephens County LibraryToccoa, GAGeneral fund$4,000
Salvation ArmyToccoa, GAGeneral fund$3,015
Friends of Union Fire DeptUnion, CTGeneral fund$2,500
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$2,000
North Ga Technical CollegeClarkesville, GAGeneral fund$2,000
State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaAthens, GAGeneral fund$1,500
FIRST Methodist Church of ToccoaToccoa, GAGeneral fund$1,200
FIRST Methodist Church of ClaytonClayton, GAGeneral fund$1,000
Lakemont-Wiley Fire DeptLakemont, GAGeneral fund$1,000
Piedmont CollegeDemorest, GAGeneral fund$1,000
Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment GroNorth Grosvenordale, CTGeneral fund$1,000
Union Free Public LibraryUnion, CTGeneral fund$1,000
Uga Foundation Museum of ArtsAthens, GAGeneral fund$1,000
Currahee Artists GuildToccoa, GAGeneral fund$850
Hale Regional Community YMCASharon, CTGeneral fund$500
Habersham County LibraryClarkesville, GAGeneral fund$400
Habersham Medical Center FoundationDemorest, GAGeneral fund$350
Panther Creek Volunteer Fire DeptClarkesville, GAGeneral fund$300
Habersham Humane SocietyClarkesville, GAGeneral fund$300
St Matthias Episcopal ChurchToccoa, GAGeneral fund$300
Toccoa-Stephens County Humane SocieToccoa, GAGeneral fund$300
The Torch ChurchDemorest, GAGeneral fund$300
Victory HomeTallulah Falls, GAGeneral fund$300
Congregational Church of UnionUnion, CTGeneral fund$250
Lake Rabun FoundationLakemont, GAGeneral fund$250
Performing Arts Ne ConnPomfret, CTGeneral fund$250
Union School AssociationUnion, CTGeneral fund$250
Union School Assoc Scholarship FundUnion, CTGeneral fund$250
DfacsHomer, GAGeneral fund$200
Habersham United WayCornelia, GAGeneral fund$200
Ne Ga Council Boy ScoutsJefferson, GAGeneral fund$200
Northeast Ga Red CrossGainesville, GAGeneral fund$150
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$100
Friends of Travelers Rest HistoricToccoa, GAGeneral fund$100
Ga Independent College AssocAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$100
Shepherd Spinal CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$100
Stephens County Historical SocietyToccoa, GAGeneral fund$100
Stephens County Hospital FoundationToccoa, GAGeneral fund$100

By state: Georgia 31 · Connecticut 8

About this foundation

McNeely Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Toccoa, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 McNeely Foundation Inc 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 McNeely Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $35K across 39 grants, a median of $300.

Where does McNeely Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (31 grants), Connecticut (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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