The Neeb Family Foundation
The Neeb Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in late 2004 with an initial contribution from Rev. Dr. Larry W. Neeb. The foundation provides grants to religious educational institutions and faith-based or secular nonprofit organizations. Based on its mission to apply the biblical story of the Good Samaritan in real life, the foundation focuses on helping others through tangible support and demonstrating God's love to those in need.
Key facts about The Neeb Family Foundation
- EIN
- 43-2067316
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $682,649
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- Average grant
- $8,533
- Median grant
- $7,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (55 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- 1. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Neeb Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Neeb Family Foundation's 80 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (28%), 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). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is The Neeb Family Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 55 of 79 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$683K
-10.6% YoY
Grant Count
80
-14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Neeb Family Foundation's mission is to apply in real life the biblical story of the Good Samaritan—to help others, not for public accolades, but to show God's love in tangible ways to real people.
The foundation focuses its work on Christian projects and institutions, with special emphasis on:
- Christian Educational Programs: Support for Christian educational programs, facilities, and students at all academic levels
- Religious Primary & Secondary Education: Faith-based institutions serving students, educators, staff, and facility improvements
- Faith-Based Collegiate Education: Tuition support for students and financial support for colleges, universities, and seminaries
- Charitable Organizations & Nonprofits: Organizations providing food, shelter, counseling, and medical attention to those in need
While the founder and board members are Lutheran, the foundation supports all religious educational institutions as well as faith-based and secular nonprofit organizations that provide care to those in need, including food, clothing, medical aid, shelter, counseling, and education.
Grantmaking
The foundation emphasizes **tangible giving**—preferring to donate money for purchasing or building lasting things such as facility additions or upgrades, equipment, furnishings, and supplies rather than solely providing academic scholarships or boosting operating funds.
Grant Range
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How to Apply
1. **Confirm Status**: Organizations must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be eligible
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states, with documented funding activity in at least 28 states including Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and Oregon, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 80 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,006,485 |
| Total Revenues (2023) | $834,844 |
| Total Expenses (2023) | $991,757 |
| Total Giving (2024) | $682,649 |
The foundation has grown to approximately $16,000,000 through contributions from Dr. Neeb and others.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
425 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Neeb Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Our Savior Lutheran Church & School ($40,000), The Crossings Community Inc ($30,000), Global Education Ministries ($25,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Directors and Executive Officers:
- Douglas M. Neeb (Director, President, and Treasurer)
- John M. Neeb (Director and Secretary)
Board Members:
- Rev. Penny Holste
- John S. Korsmo, Jr.
- Thomas P. Hohenstein
- Molly Neeb Nelson
- Emma L. Neeb
- Diane Saleska
Founder: Rev. Dr. Larry W. Neeb founded the organization in late 2004. Dr. Neeb was active throughout his life in many phases of church life, serving as a pastor, seminary administrator and teacher, executive editor of the Lutheran Perspective newspaper, and for over 25 years as the founder and president of Creative Communications for the Parish, a publisher of devotional, educational, and worship resources for Catholic and Protestant congregations. Dr. Neeb also served on the Board of Regents of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. He passed away in late 2019 and designated additional contributions to the foundation from his estate.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M Neeb | Secretary | — | $40,200 |
| Douglas M Neeb | President/Tr | — | $41,950 |
| Thomas Hohenstein | Director | — | $1,750 |
| Penny Holste | Director | — | $1,750 |
| John Korsmo | Director | — | $1,750 |
| Molly Nelson | Advisory Dir | — | $1,750 |
| Emma Neeb | Advisory Dir | — | $1,750 |
| Diane Saleska | Director | — | $1,750 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made 81 grants in the most recent fiscal year to various grantees. Recent grant recipients have included Sound Christian Academy, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Techsako, among others.
Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation Awards $12,000 in GrantsFrequently Asked Questions
What does The Neeb Family Foundation fund?
The Neeb Family Foundation's mission is to apply in real life the biblical story of the Good Samaritan—to help others, not for public accolades, but to show God's love in tangible ways to real people. The foundation focuses its work on Christian projects and institutions, with special emphasis on: • **Christian Educational Programs**: Support for Christian educational programs, facilities, and students at all academic levels • **Religious Primary & Secondary Education**: Faith-based institution…
How do I apply for a grant from The Neeb Family Foundation?
1. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Neeb Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states, with documented funding activity in at least 28 states including Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and Oregon, among others.
What size grants does The Neeb Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Neeb Family Foundation awarded 80 grants totaling $683K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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