Neese Family Foundation Inc

NAPLES, FL EIN: 36-3473918

The Neese Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation incorporated in 1986 and based in Naples, Florida. The foundation has been tax-exempt since September 1987. It operates as a family foundation supporting nonprofit organizations, with a particular focus on the Beloit, Wisconsin stateline area.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$147K

-11.6% YoY

Grant Count

-15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+4.5% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports nonprofit organizations with conservative values. Primary areas of interest include:

Social services
Health
Education
Children and youth

Grantmaking

The foundation provides various types of support including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Beloit, Wisconsin stateline area. Grant recipients have also been located in multiple U.S. cities and states including Milwaukee, Northbrook, Sheboygan, Monona, and Janesville in Wisconsin; Contoe in Texas; Northbrook in Illinois; and McLean in Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $853K (84%)

Illinois $67K (7%)

Texas $35K (3%)

Virginia $33K (3%)

District of Columbia $20K (2%)

California $10K (1%)

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

BeloitConroeContoeJanesvilleMadisonMcleanMiddletonMilwaukeeMononaMukwonagoNorthbrookPortageSacramentoSgeboyganSheboyganWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

Total Assets: $2.8 million
Total Revenue: $218,496
Total Expenses: $193,460
Total Liabilities: $0

Investment Income: $67,591 (FY 2024)

Grants and Contributions: $4,238 (FY 2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,866,781	$2,795,178	$2,770,142
Revenue	$251,371	$218,496	$178,137
Expenses	$179,768	$193,460	$290,979
Qualifying Distributions	$161,306	$177,883	$272,202
Net Investment Income	$232,909	$198,681	$156,096
Distributable Amount	$246,944	$164,143	$166,023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Family Services of Southern Wisconsin & North IL ($75,000), Students For Liberty ($12,500), The Fund for American Studies ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Badger Institute Milwaukee, WI	Policy Research Reporting in Education	$7,500
Roy Chapman Andrews Society Beloit, WI	Annual Distinguished Explorer Award Ceremonies	$1,000
The Fund for American Studies Washington, DC	Educate Young Leaders	$10,000
Real Clear Foundation Northbrook, IL	Investigative Research/Reporting	$10,000
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
Just Facts Conroe, TX	Government Spending Research	$10,000
United Way Blackhawk Region Janesville, WI	2024/2025 Capital Campaign	$5,000
Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA	egal Support for Equality and Opportunity	$10,000
Beloit Junior Golf Assoc Beloit, WI	Purchase Equipment	$1,205

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARGARET LN BROOKS	VICE-PRESIDENT	1	$1,400
GARY G GRABOWSKI -See Explanation R	SEC. TREAS.	2	$9,525
PEARL BROOKS	PRESIDENT	1	$1,400

Contact Information

Address: 3630 Grand Cypress Dr, Naples, FL 34119
Telephone: 608-289-5658

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Neese Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports nonprofit organizations with conservative values. Primary areas of interest include: • Social services • Health • Education • Children and youth

How do I apply for a grant from Neese Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation provides various types of support including: • Capital campaigns • General support • Project support **Recent Grant Activity (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024):** | Grantee | Grant Description | Amount | |---------|-------------------|--------| | Stateline Boys and Girls Clubs | Building Capital Campaign | $85,000 | | Real Clear Foundation | Investigative Research/reporting | $15,000 | | Students for Liberty (SFL) | Promote Liberty in America | $10,000 | The foundation made nine gran…

Where does Neese Family Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Neese Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Neese Family Foundation Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $147K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Neese Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Neese Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $247K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.