Private foundation · EIN 93-1463652 · Sonoma, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Khr McNeely Family Foundation

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: 126 grants paid, $14M total, median $70K. 54% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
126
$14M
Median grant
$70K
Stays in CA
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$244M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 126 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Franklin University Switzerland IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$1.5M
Pacific Repertory TheatrePleasanton, CAGeneral operating$600K
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAGeneral operating$575K
Sonoma Valley Film SocietySonoma, CAGeneral operating$500K
Whitney Museum of ArtNew York, NYWhitney biennial 2024, renovation of the whitneys independent study programs home$500K
Partners in HealthBrewer, MEGeneral operating$350K
Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute, MDWater filtration project in collaboration with water for south$330K
High Fives FoundationTruckee, CATheatrical and streaming release to the general public of educational film "full circle"$325K
The Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationVenezia, ITGeneral operating$325K
Children's Museum of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CAGeneral operating & capital campaign$250K
Fondazione Lugao Per Il Polo CulturaleLugano, SZGeneral operating$250K
Museum of the African DiasporaSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$250K
Oakland-Alameda Cnty-Emeryville FirefightersOakland, CAGeneral operating$250K
The Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating$250K
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CAGeneral operating$225K
Sonoma Valley Education FoundationSonoma, CAGeneral operating$210K
Myriad USANew York, NYScholarship fund$200K
The Nantucket Project AcademyNantucket, MAGeneral operating$200K
Hanna Boys CenterSonoma, CACommunity mental health hub at hanna center$190K
The William a Farnsworth Library and Art Museum IncRockland, MEGeneral operating$185K
Kid Scoop NewsSonoma, CAGeneral operating$180K
Pets LifelineSonoma, CAGeneral operating$175K
Portland Art MuseumPortland, ORArt for all$175K
Sonoma AcademySanta Rosa, CACommunity and performing arts center$175K
Fred T Korematsu InstituteSan Francisco, CAEducation, civic engagement, capacity building$150K
Internat'l Patrons of Duomo di MilanoNew York, NYGeneral operating$150K
Smu Meadows MuseumDallas, TXCastello potentino & catalogue of vesuvius exhibit and sorolla catalogue raisonne$150K
Sonoma Children's Creative & Performing ArtsSonoma, CAGeneral operating$150K
Sonoma Valley Authors FestivalSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$150K
Stevenson SchoolPebble Beach, CAStevenson schools math, science, and engineering center$150K
The Montana Land RelianceHelena, MTGeneral operating$150K
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, MNKeith haring retrospective, family programs, director's circle$150K
Water for South Sudan IncRochester, NYGeneral operating$150K
Friends of Potentino IncLewes, DEGeneral operating$140K
Johnny Mac Tennis ProjectNew York, NYGeneral operating$130K
Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CAGeneral operating$125K
Institute for Ecological CivilizationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$125K
SF MomaSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating & curator in partnership with moad$125K
Sonoma Valley Mentoring AllianceSonoma, CAGeneral operating$125K
Trukee Donner Land TrustTruckee, CAAcquisition of upper carpenter valley & general support$125K
Valley of the Moon Natural History Dba Jack London State Park PartnersGlen Ellen, CANatures design ecology program , regenerative agriculture exhibit and outdoor classroom$115K
Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, COGeneral operating$105K
Apis ArboreaSebastopol, CAGeneral operating$100K
Galapagos Conservancy IncWashington, DCGeneral operating$100K
Max Rhymes FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$100K
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAGeneral operating$100K
PublicolorNew York, NYGeneral operating$100K
Sebastiani Theater FoundationSonoma, CAGeneral operating$100K
Sonoma Community TennisCarmichael, CALighting tennis courts, patio & viewing area, community outreach programs$100K
St Rita's SchoolSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$100K
Toothpick ProjectBozeman, MTGeneral operating$100K
Sonoma Valley Museum of ArtSonoma, CAGeneral operating$85K
American Friends of the Centre PompidouNew York, NYGeneral operating$75K
Dirosa PreserveNapa, CAVideo projection system project$75K
Ecology Project Internat'lMissoula, MTGeneral operating$75K
Hope Village for ChildrenMeridian, MSGeneral operating$75K
International Surfing AssociationCardiff By the Sea, CAGeneral operating$75K
Normandy InstituteNew York, NYGeneral operating$75K
Oakland PromiseOakland, CAGeneral operating$75K
Pacific Blue FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$75K

By state: California 68 · New York 21 · Maine 4 · INTL 4 · Pennsylvania 2 · Massachusetts 5

About this foundation

Khr McNeely Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sonoma, California, administered in care of David C Ulich, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Khr McNeely Family Foundation 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 Khr McNeely Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 126 grants, a median of $70K.

Where does Khr McNeely Family Foundation give?

California (68 grants), New York (21 grants), Maine (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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