The McNeil Family Foundation
The McNeil Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $750K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $33K.
The McNeil Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McNeil Family Foundation gave $101K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,476
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,295
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,600
- Total assets
- $750,189
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (54% 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 McNeil Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ASU Foundation ($55K). Together the top 5 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McNeil Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% 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 $101K (2024) to $391K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Alfred Street Baptist Church Alexandria, VA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Hopkins House Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $10,600 |
| The Living Water Group Stafford, TX | Charitable | $5,876 |
| Parkinson Foundation Miami, FL | Charitable | $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 | $750,189 | $85,786 | $102,146 | $101,476 | 5 | $101,476 | $32,696 | $44,820 |
| 2023 | $766,613 | $64,781 | $196,047 | $195,000 | 6 | $195,000 | $38,449 | $45,643 |
| 2022 | $899,733 | $23,270 | $187,032 | $186,640 | 9 | $186,640 | $37,548 | $54,891 |
| 2021 | $1,062,112 | $107,912 | $150,982 | $150,500 | 3 | $150,500 | $28,172 | $68,579 |
| 2020 | $1,103,963 | $-12,210 | $390,715 | $390,500 | 9 | — | $30,443 | $66,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McNeil Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McNeil Family Foundation is led by James L. McNeil, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. McNeil
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley McNeil
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Juliette McNeil
Secretary Tr
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ashley Coleman (2020–2023) — Director
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 McNeil Family Foundation
How much does The McNeil Family Foundation give each year?
The McNeil Family Foundation gave $101K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 6 grants.
What is The McNeil Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McNeil Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,600, and its average grant was $20,295, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McNeil Family Foundation give grants?
The McNeil Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (35%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does The McNeil Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The McNeil Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are The McNeil Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McNeil Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ASU Foundation ($55,000), Alfred Street Baptist Church ($25,000) and Hopkins House ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McNeil Family Foundation?
The McNeil Family Foundation reported $750K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The McNeil Family Foundation's EIN?
The McNeil Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1509479. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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