Neal Family Charitable Foundation
The Neal Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Gardnerville, Nevada. Its 2025 filing describes a grantmaking approach limited to preselected charitable organizations; its grants that year supported organizations with religious, social-service, health, legal, and educational missions.
Neal Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Neal Family Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,700
- +222.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,131
- +147.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,300
- Total assets
- $210,943
- +127.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Neal Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1362 Us Hwy 395 Ste 102 Box 506, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: (530) 318-7201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neal Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Queen City PRC Inc ($3K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (25%), Nevada (20%), North Carolina (12%), Arizona (8%), and Colorado (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Neal Family Charitable Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $94K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queen City PRC Inc Charlotte, NC | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $3,200 |
| Along Side Ministries Phoenix, AZ | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Harvesters Ministries Inc Pasadena, CA | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation Lakewood, CO | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute Las Vegas, NV | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Tampa, FL | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Medical Ambassadors International Salida, CA | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Austin's House Carson City, NV | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
| Prison Fellowship International Washington, DC | Christian 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,943 | — | $27,700 | $27,700 | 13 | $27,700 |
| 2024 | $92,643 | — | $8,600 | $8,600 | 10 | $8,600 |
| 2023 | $101,243 | $120,345 | $93,750 | $93,750 | 54 | $93,750 |
| 2022 | $74,648 | $80,000 | $49,400 | $49,400 | 31 | $49,400 |
| 2021 | $44,048 | — | $1,260 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,260 |
| 2020 | $45,308 | $50,460 | $5,152 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies, ministering to incarcerated people, providing emergency shelter for children, and serving people with disabilities and vulnerable communities.
For example, Queen City PRC says it partners with local churches to serve women facing unplanned pregnancies and their families. Austin’s House describes itself as an emergency shelter for children removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Joni and Friends says it serves people living with disabilities, while Medical Ambassadors International describes faith-centered work with vulnerable communities. Other 2025 grantees include Christian ministries, a legal foundation, a policy research institute, a hospital, and a college.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $27,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,200, with a median of $2,300. Among the largest were $3,200 to Queen City PRC and $2,300 each to Along Side Ministries, Harvesters Ministries, Mountain States Legal Foundation, Nevada Policy Research Institute, Shriners Hospital for Children, Medical Ambassadors International, Austin’s House, Hillsdale College, Prison Fellowship International, and Joni and Friends. Chabad at UNR received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Sparrow as president, Melinda Neal Bastedo as vice president, David Neal as treasurer, and Peter C Neal as secretary.
Neal Family Charitable Foundation is led by Jeffrey Sparrow, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Sparrow
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Neal
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Neal Bastedo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter C. Neal
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tobianne M. Neal (2020–2024) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Neal Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Neal Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Neal Family Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 10 grants.
What is Neal Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Neal Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,300, and its average grant was $2,131, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Neal Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Neal Family Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (20%) and North Carolina (12%).
Does Neal Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Neal Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian 501(C)(3) Organization" (12 grants).
Who are Neal Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Neal Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Queen City PRC Inc ($3,200), Along Side Ministries ($2,300) and Harvesters Ministries Inc ($2,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Neal Family Charitable Foundation?
Neal Family Charitable Foundation reported $211K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Neal Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neal Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Neal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Neal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3024620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Neal Family Charitable Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
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