Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation
The Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing says it gives preference to organizations active in the Greater Cincinnati area and generally makes grants in religion, education, medical, and community projects.
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation gave $233K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,000
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,182
- +134.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $4,944,229
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% 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 Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. 509(a)(1), (2), or (3); applications from other organizations or individuals will not be considered. Applications must include a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter regarding its classification. The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Dan Neyer
Mailing address: 537 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 563-7555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Hospital Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 74 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says it prefers organizations with activities in the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 4% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $202K (2022) to $285K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Uc Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,500 |
| Adventure Crew Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $16,000 |
| Moeller High School Cincinnati, OH | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Move Beyond Surviving Inc Terrace Park, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Spirit of Construction Foundation Lakeside Park, KY | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $9,500 |
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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 | $4,944,229 | $273,727 | $247,452 | $233,000 | 11 | $233,000 | $257,007 | $241,746 |
| 2023 | $4,556,417 | $107,921 | $291,776 | $280,080 | 31 | $280,080 | $94,147 | $208,953 |
| 2022 | $4,043,824 | $83,257 | $218,638 | $201,750 | 11 | $201,750 | $72,388 | $207,247 |
| 2021 | $4,662,875 | $633,465 | $295,828 | $283,000 | 12 | $283,000 | $160,274 | $204,818 |
| 2020 | $3,468,734 | $89,590 | $295,993 | $284,500 | 9 | — | $85,234 | $159,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K 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
The foundation’s filing identifies religion, education, medical, and community projects as its general areas of grantmaking; it says grants may also support other projects when funds are available. It gives preference to organizations with activities in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Among its 2024 grantees, Adventure Crew describes its mission as connecting city teens to nature and one another through outdoor adventures. Working in Neighborhoods describes its mission as empowering people to make informed choices for themselves and their neighborhoods through community building, home ownership, and economic learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $233,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $16,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to Christ Hospital Foundation and Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, $30,000 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, $25,000 to an individual recipient Rey High School, and $20,500 to UC Foundation. The three high school grants listed in the filing were for scholarships; the other listed purposes were unrestricted contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda Neyer as director; Dan Neyer as president and treasurer; and Kris Neyer as secretary and director.
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation is led by Dan Neyer, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Neyer
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Neyer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Neyer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation
How much does Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation give each year?
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation gave $233K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 31 grants.
What is Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $21,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation give grants?
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants).
Does Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Hospital Foundation ($50,000), Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation ($50,000) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation?
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (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 Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies religion, education, medical, and community projects as its general areas of grantmaking; it says grants may also support other projects when funds are available. It gives preference to organizations with activities in the Greater Cincinnati area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's EIN?
Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1628439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dan & Kris Neyer Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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