Private foundation · EIN 81-6598006 · Fort Smith, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Neema Foundation Charitable Tr

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: 1 grants paid, $309K total, median $309K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$309K
Median grant
$309K
Stays in AR
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Meena Children's OrganizationKaratu, TZProvide for the care of orphans$309K

About this foundation

Neema Foundation Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Smith, Arkansas, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Neema Foundation Charitable Tr 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 Neema Foundation Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $309K across 1 grants, a median of $309K.

Where does Neema Foundation Charitable Tr give?

INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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