George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund is a private foundation, based in Palos Heights, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $123K.
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund at a glance
In short: George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund gave $235K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,293
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,144
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,000
- Total assets
- $4,915,983
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Horse Rescue of Will Count ($36K). Together the top 9 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2021) to $317K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Horse Rescue of Will Count Beecher, IL | General animal welfare | $36,000 |
| NAWS Humane Society Mokena, IL | General animal welfare | $35,750 |
| Braveheart Animal Rescue Brookfield, IL | General animal welfare | $33,000 |
| The Center Palos Park, IL | General animal welfare | $30,250 |
| Save A Pet Grayslake, IL | General animal welfare | $28,000 |
| Paws For A Cause Naperville, IL | General animal welfare | $26,666 |
| Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic Munster, IN | General animal welfare | $26,643 |
| Traveling Tails Palos Heights, IL | General animal welfare | $16,500 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | General animal welfare | $2,484 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,915,983 | $303,685 | $569,219 | $235,293 | 9 | $385,222 | $122,618 | $350,974 |
| 2024 | $5,181,517 | $364,776 | $531,908 | $252,057 | 10 | $376,208 | $209,119 | $334,257 |
| 2023 | $5,347,699 | $170,814 | $578,381 | $317,239 | 11 | $431,447 | $27,590 | $318,912 |
| 2022 | $5,753,933 | $385,539 | $584,878 | $315,285 | 11 | $417,120 | $224,487 | $362,050 |
| 2021 | $5,952,612 | $501,260 | $408,102 | $156,503 | 9 | — | $406,551 | $373,926 |
| 2020 | $5,887,079 | $185,414 | $443,246 | $226,354 | 9 | — | $52,154 | $339,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund reported a distributable amount of $351K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund is led by Sharon Courtney, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Courtney
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $84K (2025)
Barbara Courtney
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $60K (2025)
Thomas F Courtney Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F Courtney Sr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Courtney
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Courtney (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sister Anna Doyle (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to Sharon Courtney (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund
How much does George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund give each year?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund gave $235K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 10 grants.
What is George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's typical grant size?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's median grant in 2025 was $28,000, and its average grant was $26,144, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund give grants?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (11%).
Does George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's largest grantees?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Illinois Horse Rescue of Will Count ($36,000), NAWS Humane Society ($35,750) and Braveheart Animal Rescue ($33,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $385K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $351K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's EIN?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1045290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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