The Neeb Family Foundation
The Neeb Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pelham, Alabama. Founded in 2004 by Rev. Dr. Larry W. Neeb, it provides grants to religious educational institutions and faith-based or secular nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on Christian education and practical charitable support.
The Neeb Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Neeb Family Foundation gave $683K across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Missouri. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $682,649
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,533
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $12,671,792
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (53 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (28% 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 Neeb Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, according to its 2024 filing. Its website describes an application form and requires an IRS 501(c)(3) recognition letter for submissions. Only IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible; the foundation says it cannot grant directly to individuals. It accepts requests from U.S.-based charities doing work abroad but says its efforts are primarily focused nationally and that direct grants to non-U.S.-chartered entities are highly unlikely. The website says it does not accept single grant requests over $25,000, though it may consider larger funding distributed over two or more consecutive years in limited cases.
- Review Cycle
- The website says it typically accepts applications September 1–December 31 for the following year. The 2026 application period is closed.
- Deadline
- The website says it typically accepts applications September 1–December 31 for the following year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 471 Ballantrae Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
Phone: (816) 213-4989
Website: https://neebff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Neeb Family Foundation
Who The Neeb Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Savior Lutheran Church & School ($40K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
425 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 423 grants of 425 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as primarily national and says U.S.-based charities doing work abroad may apply. Its website also describes grants supporting work in several countries. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Missouri (28%), Illinois (11%), New York (9%), North Carolina (7%), and Alabama (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Neeb Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 53 of 79 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $483K (2020) to $891K (2022). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Savior Lutheran Church & School Bronx, NY | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| The Crossings Community Inc Chesterfield, MO | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Global Education Ministries Wilmington, NC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Carthage Classical Academy Turner, MO | General Purpose | $23,000 |
| BBNS Academy Pontoon Beach, IL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Ecangelical Covenant Church Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Highlands Christian Schools San Bruno, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Papua New Guinea Mission Society Warrensburg, MO | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Pope St John Xxiii STEM Academy Tocoma, WA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Sister Thea Catholic School St. Louis, IL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 grant total covered 80 grants; it made 93 grants in 2023 and 81 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,671,792 | $1,261,143 | $890,906 | $682,649 | 80 | $819,867 | $1,269,232 | $749,840 |
| 2023 | $13,006,485 | $834,844 | $991,757 | $763,883 | 93 | $890,379 | $749,505 | $737,095 |
| 2022 | $13,273,099 | $2,211,380 | $1,111,267 | $891,058 | 81 | $1,005,075 | $2,086,449 | $742,376 |
| 2021 | $11,726,421 | $1,474,797 | $933,976 | $722,900 | 89 | $840,953 | $840,396 | $907,395 |
| 2020 | $11,212,396 | $8,760,473 | $561,304 | $483,000 | 82 | — | $581,091 | $421,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neeb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $750K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to put the biblical story of the Good Samaritan into practice by helping people in need through tangible acts of care. It focuses especially on Christian projects and institutions, including education, facilities, and students at all academic levels. Its website also describes support for charitable organizations providing food, shelter, counseling, and medical attention.
The foundation prefers funding tangible items and lasting improvements, such as facility upgrades, equipment, furnishings, and supplies. It says it has supported classroom and science-lab renovations, food programs, Chromebooks, furnishings, and missionary supplies.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Global Education Ministries, which received $25,000 in 2024, says it works to share the Gospel with students and families through affordable Christian education. Unknown Nations, which received $15,000, describes its work as sharing the Bible through Indigenous leaders and solar-powered audio Bibles, alongside discipleship training and humanitarian aid. Heroes Unmasked Inc., which received $10,000, says its goal is to aid children who are unwell.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 80 grants totaling $682,649. Awards ranged from $250 to $40,000; the median grant was $7,500. The largest listed awards included $40,000 to Our Savior Lutheran Church & School in the Bronx, New York; $30,000 to The Crossings Community Inc in Chesterfield, Missouri; $25,000 to Global Education Ministries in Wilmington, North Carolina; and $23,000 to Carthage Classical Academy in Turner, Missouri. The listed purposes for these grants were “general purpose.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an online application process and says applicants need an IRS 501(c)(3) recognition letter; it also says grants cannot be made directly to individuals. The website describes a typical application period of September 1 through December 31 for the following year. It states that applications for consideration in 2026 are no longer being accepted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas M. Neeb as president and treasurer and John M. Neeb as secretary. It lists Thomas Hohenstein, Penny Holste, John Korsmo, and Diane Saleska as directors, and Molly Nelson and Emma Neeb as advisory directors.
The Neeb Family Foundation is led by Douglas M. Neeb, President on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas M. Neeb
President
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Emma Neeb
Advisory Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
John Korsmo
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Molly Nelson
Advisory Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Penny Holste
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Thomas Hohenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Diane Saleska
Director
On filings since 2023
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
John M. Neeb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $40K (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 $42K, to Douglas M Neeb (President/Tr). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Neeb Family Foundation
How much does The Neeb Family Foundation give each year?
The Neeb Family Foundation gave $683K across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $764K across 93 grants.
What is The Neeb Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Neeb Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,533, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Neeb Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Neeb Family Foundation give grants?
The Neeb Family Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (8 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Florissant, MO (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Neeb Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Neeb Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Neeb Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Neeb Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Our Savior Lutheran Church & School ($40,000), The Crossings Community Inc ($30,000) and Global Education Ministries ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Neeb Family Foundation?
The Neeb Family Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $820K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $750K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Neeb Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to put the biblical story of the Good Samaritan into practice by helping people in need through tangible acts of care. It focuses especially on Christian projects and institutions, including education, facilities, and students at all academic levels. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Neeb Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, according to its 2024 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Neeb Family Foundation's EIN?
The Neeb Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2067316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Neeb Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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