Neese Family Foundation Inc
Neese Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including transitional living, education, journalism and research, legal advocacy, health care, community services, recreation, and cultural programming.
Neese Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Neese Family Foundation Inc gave $147K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $147,205
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,382
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,866,781
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (64% 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 Neese Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of inquiry explaining the purpose to the foundation. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Neese Family Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Grabowski 3630 Grand Cypress Dr, Naples, FL 34119
Phone: (608) 289-5658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neese Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Services of Southern Wisconsin & North IL ($75K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 58 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Wisconsin received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia (8%), the District of Columbia (7%), Illinois (7%), and Texas (7%). The listed recipients also included an organization in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Neese Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% 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 $147K (2025) to $268K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Services of Southern Wisconsin & North IL Beloit, WI | Transitional Living Program | $75,000 |
| Students For Liberty McLean, VA | Promote Liberty in America | $12,500 |
| The Fund for American Studies Washington, DC | Educate Young Leaders | $10,000 |
| Real Clear Foundation Northbrook, IL | Investigative Research/Reporting | $10,000 |
| Just Facts Conroe, TX | Government Spending Research | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | egal Support for Equality and Opportunity | $10,000 |
| Badger Institute Milwaukee, WI | Policy Research Reporting in Education | $7,500 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region Janesville, WI | 2024/2025 Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Specialty Care Clinic Madison, WI | Provide free medical Care | $5,000 |
| Beloit Junior Golf Assoc Beloit, WI | Purchase Equipment | $1,205 |
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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 | $2,866,781 | $251,371 | $179,768 | $147,205 | 11 | $161,306 | $232,909 | $246,944 |
| 2024 | $2,795,178 | $218,496 | $193,460 | $166,557 | 13 | $177,883 | $198,681 | $164,143 |
| 2023 | $2,770,142 | $178,137 | $290,979 | $267,600 | 13 | $272,202 | $156,096 | $166,023 |
| 2022 | $2,882,984 | $522,724 | $230,711 | $201,500 | 11 | $204,599 | $510,382 | $186,032 |
| 2021 | $2,590,971 | $260,093 | $257,414 | $235,100 | 10 | — | $247,539 | $172,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Neese Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $247K 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 a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Students For Liberty describes its mission as educating, developing, and empowering the next generation of leaders of liberty. Real Clear Foundation says it underwrites news aggregation and content that promotes responsible journalism, along with public-interest educational programs. Badger Institute describes its work as public-policy research and public education focused on Wisconsin policy issues.
Other 2025 grantees include Pacific Legal Foundation, which says it litigates nationwide to secure Americans’ rights; Just Facts, which says it researches, documents, and publishes verifiable facts and teaches research skills; and United Way Blackhawk Region, whose stated mission is improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $147,205. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grant was $75,000 to Family Services of Southern Wisconsin & North IL for its Transitional Living Program. Other grants included $12,500 to Students For Liberty to promote liberty in America; $10,000 each to The Fund for American Studies to educate young leaders, Real Clear Foundation for investigative research and reporting, and Just Facts for government-spending research; and $10,000 to Pacific Legal Foundation for legal support for equality and opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pearl Brooks as president, Margaret LN Brooks as vice-president, and Gary G Grabowski as secretary-treasurer.
Neese Family Foundation Inc is led by Pearl Brooks, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pearl Brooks
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Margaret Ln Brooks
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
GARY G GRABOWSKI -See Explanation R
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Wendy L. Cooney (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: GARY G GRABOWSKI -See note Re Fees (2021–2022) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Brooks (2021) — Director
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 $10K, to GARY G GRABOWSKI -See Explanation R (Sec. Treas.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Neese Family Foundation Inc
How much does Neese Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Neese Family Foundation Inc gave $147K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 13 grants.
What is Neese Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Neese Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,382, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Neese Family Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Neese Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Neese Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beloit, WI (3 grants).
Does Neese Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Neese Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Neese Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Neese Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Services of Southern Wisconsin & North IL ($75,000), Students For Liberty ($12,500) and The Fund for American Studies ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Neese Family Foundation Inc?
Neese Family Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (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 Neese Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Students For Liberty describes its mission as educating, developing, and empowering the next generation of leaders of liberty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neese Family Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter of inquiry explaining the purpose to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Neese Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Neese Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3473918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Neese Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/neese-family-foundation-inc-morg_d490e2435fc1439f87106712dd88efef
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