McNeely Foundation Inc
McNeely Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Toccoa, Georgia. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Georgia and Connecticut, including a library, educational institutions, health organizations, churches, and fire departments.
McNeely Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McNeely Foundation Inc gave $35K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $892.179), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,795
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $892
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $1,061,034
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McNeely Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1673, Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone: (706) 491-2469
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McNeely Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UGA Foundation Fund ($6K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 219 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 17% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McNeely Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 39 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $50K (2022). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UGA Foundation Fund Athens, GA | General Fund | $6,080 |
| Toccoa-Stephens County Library Toccoa, GA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Toccoa, GA | General Fund | $3,015 |
| Friends of Union Fire Dept Union, CT | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| North Ga Technical College Clarkesville, GA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| State Botanical Garden of Georgia Athens, GA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| First Methodist Church of Toccoa Toccoa, GA | General Fund | $1,200 |
| First Methodist Church of Clayton Clayton, GA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Lakemont-Wiley Fire Dept Lakemont, GA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,061,034 | $67,237 | $80,142 | $34,795 | 39 | $51,764 | $45,742 | $59,444 |
| 2024 | $1,073,939 | $181,660 | $76,262 | $34,100 | 41 | $51,296 | $161,114 | $56,126 |
| 2023 | $968,041 | $40,329 | $84,517 | $45,510 | 43 | $62,531 | $18,443 | $49,611 |
| 2022 | $1,012,229 | $-20,602 | $87,220 | $50,425 | 47 | $66,794 | $303 | $58,254 |
| 2021 | $1,120,051 | $130,536 | $77,587 | $41,758 | 49 | — | $113,741 | $67,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McNeely Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, community services, religion, and public safety. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta describes its mission as “to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.” The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Habersham Medical Center Foundation says it serves and promotes the health of the general population and supports the hospital and its facilities and operations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $34,795 through 39 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,080, with a median of $300. All listed 2025 grant purposes are “general fund.” Notable recipients included UGA Foundation Fund ($6,080), Toccoa-Stephens County Library ($4,000), Salvation Army in Toccoa ($3,015), Friends of Union Fire Department ($2,500), Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ($2,000), and North Georgia Technical College ($2,000).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn McNeely as president, Allan Ramsay as secretary, Allen Herron as treasurer, and Ellen McNeely and Frances McNeely Hartley as members.
McNeely Foundation Inc is led by Marilyn McNeely, President on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn McNeely
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Allan Ramsay
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Allen Herron
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Ellen McNeely
Member
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Frances McNeely Hartley
Member
Board Members → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $9K, to Marilyn McNeely (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McNeely Foundation Inc
How much does McNeely Foundation Inc give each year?
McNeely Foundation Inc gave $35K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 41 grants.
What is McNeely Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McNeely Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $892, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McNeely Foundation Inc give grants?
McNeely Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toccoa, GA (9 grants), Union, CT (5 grants), Clarkesville, GA (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does McNeely Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McNeely Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McNeely Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McNeely Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UGA Foundation Fund ($6,080), Toccoa-Stephens County Library ($4,000) and Salvation Army ($3,015), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McNeely Foundation Inc?
McNeely Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 McNeely Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, community services, religion, and public safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McNeely Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 McNeely Foundation Inc's EIN?
McNeely Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6032600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does McNeely Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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