The John and Wendy Neu Foundation
The John and Wendy Neu Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1990 and based in Kearny, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses its philanthropic efforts on animal welfare, environmental conservation, and support for medical institutions and rehabilitation centers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+44.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$133K
+44.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving priorities include:
- Animal Welfare: Protection of animals, provision of medical care, and rehabilitation of distressed wildlife
- Environmental Conservation: Support for environmental advocacy and conservation initiatives
- Healthcare: Donations to hospitals and rehabilitation centers
- Justice and Democracy: Support for organizations working on legal reform and democratic institutions
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$25,000
Average Grant
$79,600
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $1,534,592
- Total Revenue: $2,075,039
- Total Expenses: $2,406,490
- Net Income: -$331,451
- Total Liabilities: $5,830
Contact Information:
- Address: 78 John Miller Way, Suite 102, Kearny, NJ 07032-6529
- Telephone: 646-467-6700
- EIN: 13-3731089
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,534,592 | $1,539,676 | $2,581,733 |
| Revenue | $2,075,039 | $850,309 | $258,512 |
| Expenses | $2,406,490 | $1,642,366 | $2,047,997 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,388,650 | $1,626,565 | $2,012,965 |
| Net Investment Income | $76,865 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $72,754 | $98,999 | $149,205 |
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
111 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Wendy K Neu: President/Director
- Peter Kelman: Treasurer/Director
- Steve Nislick: Secretary/Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY K NEU | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PETER KELMAN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| STEVE NISLICK | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JACQUELINE KELMAN BISBEE | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
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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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