Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K.
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,905
- +1627.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,635
- +2202.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,655
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RBN Foundation ($11K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($15,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $243K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,250 |
| RBN Foundation New Haven, CT | Charitable | $10,655 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $20,630 | $28,494 | $25,905 | 3 | $28,494 |
| 2023 | $13,154 | $85,000 | $109,011 | $1,500 | 4 | $106,116 |
| 2022 | $36,954 | $593,678 | $569,506 | $243,209 | 53 | $510,325 |
| 2021 | $12,416 | $239,000 | $228,730 | $85,543 | 17 | $228,534 |
| 2020 | $568 | $93,300 | $90,599 | $64,838 | 18 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation is led by Robert J Neal, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J Neal
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernarda A Neal
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kira M Potter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation
How much does Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation give each year?
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,655, and its average grant was $8,635, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation give grants?
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (41%).
Does Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Bernarda Neal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5080268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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