The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westlake Village, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $102,175 to charitable organizations.
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc gave $102K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,175
- -49.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,386
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,583,733
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3275, Westlake Village, CA 91359
Phone: (818) 970-5149
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Union Rescue Mission ($25K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 72% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Virginia, 10%; Illinois, 8%; Florida, 5%; and Louisiana, 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% 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 $102K (2024) to $203K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Provides emergency shelter, meals, health and dental care, legal clinic, recovery program and transitional house program to men, women, and children | $25,000 |
| For the Troops Simi Valley, CA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Tower Cancer - Susan Love Beverly Hills, CA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Links Players Clovis, CA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $7,500 |
| Adoptaplatoon Merrifield, VA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Thousand Oaks, CA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Mutts with a Mission Virginia Beach, VA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | To raise awareness for the needs of injured service members | $5,000 |
| World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | To Fund the Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $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 | $2,583,733 | $171,009 | $194,463 | $102,175 | 16 | $102,175 | $125,166 | $153,296 |
| 2023 | $2,607,187 | $115,347 | $305,018 | $202,500 | 29 | $202,500 | $64,334 | $151,294 |
| 2022 | $2,792,252 | $170,796 | $231,321 | $117,421 | 21 | $117,421 | $112,990 | $164,098 |
| 2021 | $2,858,342 | $252,901 | $324,315 | $198,725 | 39 | $198,725 | $184,123 | $176,818 |
| 2020 | $2,929,756 | $159,298 | $280,921 | $203,377 | 25 | — | $101,749 | $174,197 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $153K 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 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, support for service members and veterans, food access, education, and health. For example, Union Rescue Mission describes its work as providing food, shelter, medical and dental care, recovery programs, transitional housing, and other services to people experiencing homelessness. Feeding America says its mission is to advance equitable access to nutritious food, while Mutts With a Mission says it trains and provides service dogs for veterans and wounded warriors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $102,175. Grant amounts ranged from $260 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Union Rescue Mission, $15,000 to For the Troops, and $10,000 to Tower Cancer – Susan Love. Other grants included $7,500 to Links Players; $5,000 each to AdoptAPlatoon, Feeding America, Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank, Mutts With a Mission, Wounded Warrior Project, and the World War II Museum; and $4,000 each to Glendale College Foundation and Paws for Purple Hearts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert James Gordon as president and Jacquelyn Wilson as secretary.
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc is led by Robert James Gordon, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert James Gordon
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Jacquelyn Wilson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Robert James Gordon (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc
How much does The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc gave $102K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 29 grants.
What is The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,386, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Who are The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Union Rescue Mission ($25,000), For the Troops ($15,000) and Tower Cancer - Susan Love ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc?
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, support for service members and veterans, food access, education, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4221469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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