O'Neal Family Foundation
O'Neal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It made 25 grants totaling $163,500 in 2024, primarily to organizations in Colorado.
O'Neal Family Foundation at a glance
In short: O'Neal Family Foundation gave $164K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Colorado. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,500
- +40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,540
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,851,428
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to O'Neal Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 775165, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Phone: (303) 898-2549
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who O'Neal Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 93 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to organizations in Colorado, 9% to organizations in Nebraska, and 2% to organizations in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is O'Neal Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2023) to $175K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Ace Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Steamboat Springs, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | General Support | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army Denver, CO | General Support | $6,000 |
| Young Life Steamboat Springs, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Craig Foundation Englewood, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Lakewood, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lift up of Routt County Steamboat Springs, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,851,428 | $302,241 | $187,317 | $163,500 | 25 | $163,500 | $296,364 | $175,905 |
| 2023 | $3,737,157 | $1,129,900 | $119,525 | $116,000 | 18 | $116,000 | $1,129,313 | $94,282 |
| 2022 | $2,728,298 | $127,437 | $124,099 | $117,500 | 20 | $118,480 | $127,908 | $124,959 |
| 2021 | $2,725,006 | $170,088 | $178,891 | $175,000 | 15 | $176,960 | $168,578 | $152,644 |
| 2020 | $2,759,886 | $139,841 | $133,884 | $130,000 | 15 | — | $138,757 | $134,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O'Neal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees included the University of Colorado Foundation, which describes its role as receiving, managing, and investing gift funds for the benefit of the University of Colorado; the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, which says it develops life skills and growth opportunities through sports; and Lift Up of Routt County, which says it provides resources to meet basic human needs and strengthen self-sufficiency.
Other 2024 grantees included the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, which describes its work as engaging donors, empowering local nonprofits, and building vibrant communities; Strings Music Festival, which presents music programs to audiences in Northwest Colorado; and Young Life, which describes its work as a ministry serving adolescents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $163,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation, $25,000 to ACE Scholarships, $15,000 to Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, and $10,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Other grants included $7,000 to Yampa Valley Community Foundation and $6,000 to the Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shawn M. O'Neal and Kristi L. O'Neal as trustees.
O'Neal Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristi L. O'Neal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn M. O'Neal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 O'Neal Family Foundation
How much does O'Neal Family Foundation give each year?
O'Neal Family Foundation gave $164K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 18 grants.
What is O'Neal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
O'Neal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,540, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from O'Neal Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does O'Neal Family Foundation give grants?
O'Neal Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steamboat Springs, CO (12 grants) and Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does O'Neal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of O'Neal Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are O'Neal Family Foundation's largest grantees?
O'Neal Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($30,000), Ace Scholarships ($25,000) and Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is O'Neal Family Foundation?
O'Neal Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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 O'Neal Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O'Neal Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is O'Neal Family Foundation's EIN?
O'Neal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1515715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does O'Neal Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). O'Neal Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/o-neal-family-foundation-morg_8f695edd8047465c8c7bf192680c7723
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