Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I is a private foundation based in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I at a glance
In short: Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I gave $48K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,006
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,263
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $415,844
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (13 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2771 River Road, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Phone: (440) 953-1815
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Resource Cleveland ($12K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 11% to the District of Columbia, 10% to New York, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 38 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $654; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $11,500 |
| St Noels Willoughby Hills, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $6,650 |
| Health Newtwork Foundation Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $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 | $415,844 | $57,024 | $57,252 | $48,006 | 38 | $48,006 | $50,609 | $62,763 |
| 2024 | $413,834 | $33,751 | $53,544 | $46,469 | 43 | $46,469 | $28,676 | $52,952 |
| 2023 | $436,554 | $21,217 | $34,767 | $29,520 | 27 | $29,520 | $17,770 | $35,880 |
| 2022 | $606,435 | $12,523 | $37,696 | $34,750 | 31 | $34,750 | $11,759 | $33,629 |
| 2021 | $471,313 | $12,528 | $31,900 | $30,450 | 30 | $30,450 | $12,528 | $34,697 |
| 2020 | $490,685 | $4,288 | $28,008 | $26,633 | 36 | — | $7,232 | $30,819 |
| 2019 | $514,405 | $40,026 | $31,169 | $29,594 | 45 | — | $39,386 | $29,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I reported a distributable amount of $63K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, Resource Cleveland says its mission is to serve international newcomers as they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger; College Now Greater Cleveland says it works to increase postsecondary educational attainment through advising, financial aid counseling, scholarships, and retention services. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $48,006. Grants ranged from $60 to $11,500, with a median of $500. Among the largest were $11,500 to Resource Cleveland and $6,650 to St Noels, both for unrestricted contributions; $5,000 to Health Newtwork Foundation for an unrestricted contribution; and $2,000 each to UNICEF, USA for UNHCR, and World Food Program, also for unrestricted contributions.
Other 2025 grants included $1,500 to Special Olympics and $1,000 each to Case Western Reserve University, Catholic Charities, Cleveland Metroparks, College Now Greater Cleveland, and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Nuendorfer as president and trustee, and Marcia Neundorfer and Paul Neundorfer as trustees.
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I is led by Michael Nuendorfer, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Nuendorfer
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Neundorfer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Neundorfer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I
How much does Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I give each year?
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I gave $48K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 43 grants.
What is Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's typical grant size?
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,263, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I that year got $654 on average.
Where does Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I give grants?
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I gives mostly in Ohio: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's largest grantees?
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's largest 2025 grantees include Resource Cleveland ($11,500), St Noels ($6,650) and Health Newtwork Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I?
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I reported $416K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (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 Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, Resource Cleveland says its mission is to serve international newcomers as they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's EIN?
Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4403299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Michael & Marcia Neundorfer Foundation I 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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