D T McNeill Foundation
D T McNeill Foundation is a private foundation based in Thomson, Georgia. It reported 12 grants totaling $45,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.
D T McNeill Foundation at a glance
In short: D T McNeill Foundation gave $45K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,750
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $608,206
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (57% 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 D T McNeill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1228 Cedar Rock Rd, Thomson, GA 30824-7618
Phone: (706) 466-6689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D T McNeill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Augusta Preparatory Day School ($16K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Georgia (57% of grant dollars), Tennessee (39%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is D T McNeill Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $43K (2021) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Preparatory Day School Martinez, GA | Education | $16,000 |
| Mountain Education Foundation Signal Mountain, TN | Education | $5,750 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Education | $3,500 |
| Rivermont Youth Athletic Association Chattanooga, TN | Benevolence | $3,250 |
| The Baylor School Chattanooga, TN | Education | $2,500 |
| New Thomson United Methodist Church Thomson, GA | Religious | $2,500 |
| Tivoli Theater Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Benevolence | $2,500 |
| University of Chattanooga Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Education | $2,500 |
| Wesleyan College Macon, GA | Education | $2,500 |
| Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | Benevolence | $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 | $608,206 | $38,580 | $48,164 | $45,000 | 12 | $45,000 | $35,816 | $46,601 |
| 2023 | $617,790 | $26,125 | $47,765 | $45,000 | 9 | $45,000 | $23,626 | $41,917 |
| 2022 | $639,430 | $21,631 | $46,023 | $43,000 | 9 | $43,000 | $19,161 | $44,026 |
| 2021 | $663,822 | $42,192 | $45,136 | $42,500 | 11 | $42,500 | $39,761 | $45,842 |
| 2020 | $666,766 | $19,566 | $45,749 | $43,500 | 9 | — | $14,747 | $42,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D T McNeill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, benevolence, and religious activities. For example, Mountain Education Foundation describes its mission as mobilizing resources for educational excellence at Signal Mountain public schools. Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. The Hale Foundation describes its work as operating a halfway house for men suffering from substance abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest grant was $16,000 to Augusta Preparatory Day School in Martinez, Georgia, for education. Other notable grants included $5,750 to Mountain Education Foundation in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, for education; $3,500 to the University of Georgia Foundation for education; $3,250 to Rivermont Youth Athletic Association in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for benevolence; and $2,500 each to The Baylor School, New Thomson United Methodist Church, Tivoli Theater Foundation, University of Chattanooga Foundation, and Wesleyan College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Virginia Ruth McNeil and Donald T McNeill Jr as trustees.
D T McNeill Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald T McNeill Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Ruth McNeil
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 D T McNeill Foundation
How much does D T McNeill Foundation give each year?
D T McNeill Foundation gave $45K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 9 grants.
What is D T McNeill Foundation's typical grant size?
D T McNeill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,750, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D T McNeill Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does D T McNeill Foundation give grants?
D T McNeill Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (4 grants) and Signal Mountain, TN (2 grants).
Does D T McNeill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on D T McNeill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants) and "Benevolence" (4 grants).
Who are D T McNeill Foundation's largest grantees?
D T McNeill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Augusta Preparatory Day School ($16,000), Mountain Education Foundation ($5,750) and University of Georgia Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is D T McNeill Foundation?
D T McNeill Foundation reported $608K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does D T McNeill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, benevolence, and religious activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D T McNeill Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D T McNeill Foundation's EIN?
D T McNeill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0448564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does D T McNeill Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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