Adeline L Neilson Foundation
The Adeline L Neilson Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2023 filing states that its sole charitable activity is providing scholarships for students; it reports that 19 scholarships were awarded directly to students’ schools that year.
Adeline L Neilson Foundation at a glance
In short: Adeline L Neilson Foundation gave $46K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wyoming. 95% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,500
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,395
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $453,314
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 95% first-time grantees (18 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Adeline L Neilson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says to obtain an application from the foundation’s email address. Awards are restricted to U.S. citizens studying in the United States.
- Review Cycle
- Mid-April each year, according to the 2023 filing. The filing’s application cycle predates today, September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- Mid-April each year, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Adeline L Neilson Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1804, Jackson, WY 83001-1804
Phone: (307) 733-3498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adeline L Neilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Paschall McDaniel ($8K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 18% to Alabama, 11% to South Dakota, 5% to Utah, and 4% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Adeline L Neilson Foundation open to new grantees?
95%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 19 grantees (95%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 5% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paschall McDaniel Auburn University, AL | EDUC | $8,000 |
| Caleb Landis Laramie, WY | EDUC | $4,000 |
| Analisa Landis Cheyenne, WY | EDUC | $4,000 |
| Wyatt Trembly Spearfish, SD | EDUC | $3,000 |
| Brynlee Gwynn Joplin, MO | EDUC | $2,000 |
| Jasmin Garcia Laramie, WY | EDUC | $2,000 |
| Johnavon Jones Laramie, WY | EDUC | $2,000 |
| Wyatt Nebeker Logan, UT | EDUC | $2,000 |
| Rosalind Winter Rapid City, SD | EDUC | $2,000 |
| Taci Bartschi Laramie, WY | Educ | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $453,314 | $76,031 | $61,735 | $45,500 | 19 | $50,261 | $59,796 | $24,094 |
| 2023 | $441,018 | $34,602 | $50,287 | $35,500 | 16 | $35,500 | $17,065 | $23,482 |
| 2022 | $456,703 | $31,383 | $44,104 | $28,500 | 14 | $28,500 | $12,569 | $26,459 |
| 2021 | $469,373 | $69,981 | $45,546 | $29,000 | 18 | — | $53,435 | $28,979 |
| 2020 | $444,725 | $33,363 | $35,480 | $18,500 | 12 | — | $3,563 | $26,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adeline L Neilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,500 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed awards were $8,000 to Paschall McDaniel at Auburn University, Alabama, for education; $4,000 each to Caleb Landis in Laramie, Wyoming, and Analisa Landis in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for education; and $3,000 to Wyatt Trembly in Spearfish, South Dakota, for education. Other listed awards included $2,000 each to Brynlee Gwynn, Jasmin Garcia, Johnavon Jones, Wyatt Nebeker, Rosalind Winter, Taci Bartschi, Natalie Curren, and Gabriel Matthews, all for education.
The 2023 filing reports that 47 applications were received and 19 scholarships were awarded directly to students’ schools. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer L. Flanagan as president, Bradford S. Mead as vice president, and Robert I. Lucas as secretary-treasurer.
Adeline L Neilson Foundation is led by Jennifer L. Flanagan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer L. Flanagan
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradford S. Mead
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert I. Lucas
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Adeline L Neilson Foundation
How much does Adeline L Neilson Foundation give each year?
Adeline L Neilson Foundation gave $46K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 16 grants.
What is Adeline L Neilson Foundation's typical grant size?
Adeline L Neilson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,395, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Adeline L Neilson Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Adeline L Neilson Foundation give grants?
Adeline L Neilson Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (18%) and South Dakota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laramie, WY (6 grants) and Powell, WY (2 grants).
Does Adeline L Neilson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Adeline L Neilson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educ" (19 grants).
Who are Adeline L Neilson Foundation's largest grantees?
Adeline L Neilson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Paschall McDaniel ($8,000), Caleb Landis ($4,000) and Analisa Landis ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adeline L Neilson Foundation?
Adeline L Neilson Foundation reported $453K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Adeline L Neilson Foundation?
The 2023 filing says to obtain an application from the foundation’s email address. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adeline L Neilson Foundation's EIN?
Adeline L Neilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1423057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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