J & J Neely Foundation
J & J Neely Foundation is a private foundation, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $201K.
J & J Neely Foundation at a glance
In short: J & J Neely Foundation gave $1.0M across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $257K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,026,186
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $256,547
- Median grant
- $13,488
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (97% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who J & J Neely Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Vanguard Charitable ($999K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | General Support | $996,201 |
| Hollins University Roanoke, VA | General Support | $22,975 |
| Darlington School Rome, GA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | General Support | $3,010 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $206,558 | $1,032,500 | $1,026,186 | 4 | $200,987 | $23,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & J Neely Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J & J Neely Foundation is led by Joseph Neely, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joseph Neely
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 J & J Neely Foundation
How much does J & J Neely Foundation give each year?
J & J Neely Foundation gave $1.0M across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is J & J Neely Foundation's typical grant size?
J & J Neely Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $13,488, and its average grant was $256,547, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J & J Neely Foundation give grants?
J & J Neely Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warwick, RI (2 grants).
Does J & J Neely Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J & J Neely Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is J & J Neely Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, J & J Neely Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is J & J Neely Foundation's EIN?
J & J Neely Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6505854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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