The John a & Dora Neild
The John a & Dora Neild is a private foundation, based in Beaumont, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $503.
The John a & Dora Neild at a glance
In short: The John a & Dora Neild gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $229,098
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 The John a & Dora Neild funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beaumont's First Baptist Church ($10K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John a & Dora Neild gives
- Giving grew 900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 354% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4K (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont's First Baptist Church Beaumont, TX | To help improve and enrich the community in Texas. | $10,000 |
| Life Point Church Beaumont, TX | To help improve and enrich the community in Texas. | $10,000 |
| Shriners Burn Hospital Galveston, TX | To Help Improve and Enrich the Texas Community. | $10,000 |
| Nehemiah's Vision Inc Beaumont, TX | To help improve and enrich the community in Texas. | $10,000 |
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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 | $229,098 | $40,503 | $42,000 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $503 | $11,313 |
| 2023 | $230,595 | $28,001 | $39,500 | $39,500 | 5 | $39,500 | $501 | $11,633 |
| 2022 | $242,094 | $20,500 | — | — | — | — | $500 | $11,780 |
| 2021 | $221,594 | $499 | $4,770 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $499 | $11,006 |
| 2020 | $225,889 | $25,640 | $31,018 | $27,524 | 3 | — | $640 | $10,852 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John a & Dora Neild reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John a & Dora Neild is led by Taylor Neild, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Taylor Neild
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Barker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Howell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Neild Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eli Patterson (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John A. Neild Jr. (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 The John a & Dora Neild
How much does The John a & Dora Neild give each year?
The John a & Dora Neild gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 5 grants.
What is The John a & Dora Neild's typical grant size?
The John a & Dora Neild's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John a & Dora Neild give grants?
The John a & Dora Neild gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (3 grants).
Does The John a & Dora Neild give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The John a & Dora Neild's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Improve and Enrich the Community in Texas." (3 grants).
How large is The John a & Dora Neild?
The John a & Dora Neild reported $229K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John a & Dora Neild's EIN?
The John a & Dora Neild's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5258144. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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