Martha R Neff Foundation
Martha R Neff Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $428K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $25K.
Martha R Neff Foundation at a glance
In short: Martha R Neff Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +212.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +212.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $427,777
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Martha R Neff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarships a-Z ($16K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Martha R Neff Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships a-Z Tucson, AZ | Professional Development | $16,000 |
| Children's Museum Tucson Tucson, AZ | Capital Campaign | $9,000 |
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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 | $427,777 | $27,234 | $27,213 | $25,000 | 2 | $26,359 | $25,364 | $20,890 |
| 2023 | $427,756 | $28,367 | $10,746 | $8,000 | 2 | $9,908 | $26,069 | $20,089 |
| 2022 | $410,135 | $23,386 | $25,830 | $23,000 | 3 | $24,822 | $25,771 | $20,765 |
| 2021 | $412,579 | $28,834 | $32,560 | $30,000 | 4 | $31,658 | $25,810 | $24,384 |
| 2020 | $416,305 | $26,068 | $24,484 | $22,000 | 2 | — | $23,865 | $23,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martha R Neff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martha R Neff Foundation is led by Jennifer Lohse, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Lohse
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lohse
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lohse
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Lohse Not On Board
Vice President of Operations
Chief Financial Officer → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Lohse (2020–2021) — President
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 Martha R Neff Foundation
How much does Martha R Neff Foundation give each year?
Martha R Neff Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
How large is Martha R Neff Foundation?
Martha R Neff Foundation reported $428K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Martha R Neff Foundation operate?
Martha R Neff Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Martha R Neff Foundation's EIN?
Martha R Neff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2427378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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