Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial is a private foundation, based in North Wilkesboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $1.
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial at a glance
In short: Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial gave $8K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $7,500
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,875
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $12,316
- -44.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Madeline Church ($1K).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($6,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $8K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,500 |
| Madeline Church Millers Creek, NC | Forgiveness of Educational Loan | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,316 | $1 | $9,939 | $7,500 | 4 | $7,500 | $1 | $703 |
| 2021 | $22,254 | $2 | $948 | — | — | — | $2 | $914 |
| 2020 | $23,200 | $3 | $1,231 | $500 | 1 | — | $3 | $1,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial reported a distributable amount of $703 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial is led by Elizabeth A. Brooks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Elizabeth A. Brooks
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard L. Brooks Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David D. Deal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dean Bullis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laura E. Baxley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: M. Niel Brooks (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial
How much does Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial give each year?
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial gave $8K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial's typical grant size?
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial's median grant in 2022 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,875, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial give grants?
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Forgiveness of Educational Loan" (3 grants).
How large is Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial?
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial reported $12K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $703 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial's EIN?
Co & Luella T McNeil Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6068237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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