Otto & Edna Neely Foundation
The Otto & Edna Neely Foundation is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in Gilbert, Arizona. The foundation carries forward the philanthropic legacy of Otto B. Neely (1900–1987) and Edna Trout Neely (1928–1993), who were committed to serving their community through charitable giving. The foundation funds a broad spectrum of programs across the Phoenix East Valley region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.9M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+23.7% YoY
Grant Count
60
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities reflect Otto and Edna's values of service, Christian principles, and care for those in need. Primary funding areas include:
- Education: Scholarships awarded to students attending Arizona's major universities and community colleges
- Social Services: Support for homeless shelters, food banks, youth leadership programs, and welfare organizations
- Cultural and Fine Arts: Museums and cultural associations
- Health Services: Medical clinics and health-related organizations
- Religious Organizations: Presbyterian and United Methodist churches and Christian ministries
- Community Support: Agricultural groups, summer camps, and other community-serving organizations
The foundation provides benevolence to shelter the indigent and awards scholarships paid directly to students.
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates consistent grant-making activity with recent grants reported in tax filings.
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Phoenix East Valley region of Arizona. Grant-making also extends to Arizona's major universities and community colleges statewide. Limited giving has been reported in North Carolina and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,892,999
- Total Revenue: $1,046,169
- Total Expenses: $1,380,908
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $1,016,855
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:
- Total Assets: $15,200,000
- Total Revenue: $434,000
- Total Expenses: $1,170,000
The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent annual giving activity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,892,999 | $15,247,456 | $15,950,562 |
| Revenue | $1,046,169 | $433,897 | $856,061 |
| Expenses | $1,380,908 | $1,168,031 | $1,305,306 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,201,797 | $1,003,045 | $1,132,583 |
| Net Investment Income | $856,398 | $262,551 | $674,114 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,144,309 | $945,602 | $959,510 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Otto & Edna Neely Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with limited staffing. Key personnel include:
- Cliff Saylor – President (4 hours/week, $33,000 compensation)
- Gregory L Bamford – Treasurer (4 hours/week, $57,000 compensation)
- Steven D Todd – Vice President (2 hours/week, $23,000 compensation)
- Walter Delecki – Vice President (2 hours/week, $12,000 compensation)
- Shelley Nelson – Director (2 hours/week, $12,000 compensation)
- John C Gemmill – Director (2 hours/week, $12,000 compensation)
- Ashley Trussell – Director (2 hours/week, $10,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Saylor | President | 4 | $33,000 |
| Gregory L Bamford | Treasurer | 4 | $57,400 |
| Shelley Nelson | Director | 2 | $11,750 |
| Steven D Todd | Vice President | 2 | $23,350 |
| Walter Delecki | Vice President | 2 | $11,750 |
| John C Gemmill | Director | 2 | $11,750 |
| Ashley Trussell | Director | 2 | $10,400 |
Contact Information
- Address: 325 S Higley Rd Ste 110, Gilbert, AZ 85296-4311
- Phone: 480-917-0767
- Website: ottoandednaneelyfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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