The Neff Foundation Inc
The Neff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including cancer research and care, community services, education, and military and first-responder families.
The Neff Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Neff Foundation Inc gave $5K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $422.727), top state New Jersey. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,650
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $423
- +47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $100,268
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (43% 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 Neff Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6526 S Kanner Highway Pmb 346, Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: (732) 446-3091
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Neff Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (43%), New York (22%), and Florida (15%). Recipients in Oklahoma received 11% and those in Pennsylvania received 5%. The listed grants also include recipients in Connecticut and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Neff Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $415. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $2K (2020) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation New York, NY | To provide general support for cancer center's research and patient care | $1,000 |
| Avon First Aid and Safety Squad Avonbythesea, NJ | General Support for Volunteer First Aid Squad | $500 |
| Avon Police Association Avonbythesea, NJ | General Support for the Avon, NJ Police Department | $500 |
| CASA Shaw Washington, NJ | To support the mission of advocating for children living in foster care under the jursdiction of the nj family court | $500 |
| St Elizabeth of Hungary Church Avonbythesea, NJ | To Provide General Support for the Church | $500 |
| Willoughby Foundation Stuart, FL | To provide support through tuition assistance for willoughby golf club employees and their families. | $500 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Owasso, OK | To support the mission of providing scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled military and first responders. | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To support the mission of providing mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families and building specially adapted smart homes for injured veterans and first responders | $250 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation Hollywood, FL | General Support for Pediatric Hospital | $200 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonington, CT | To provide support for coast guard families including scholarships, relief in times of natural disaster and tragedy, and support for the coast guard academy | $100 |
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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 | $100,268 | $6,253 | $7,113 | $4,650 | 11 | $7,002 | $6,020 | $5,596 |
| 2023 | $101,128 | $-126 | $3,619 | $3,450 | 12 | $3,511 | $4,758 | $5,198 |
| 2022 | $104,873 | $4,630 | $8,002 | $4,000 | 12 | $7,843 | $4,461 | $5,653 |
| 2021 | $108,245 | $4,394 | $3,062 | $2,850 | 6 | $2,911 | $3,857 | $5,748 |
| 2020 | $106,913 | $4,361 | $3,998 | $1,550 | 5 | — | $3,798 | $4,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neff Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a cancer center, a children’s hospital, a volunteer first aid squad, a police association, a church, and organizations serving children in foster care and military or first-responder families.
Among its grantees, Folds of Honor describes its mission as providing educational scholarships to qualifying spouses and dependent children of military personnel and first responders killed or disabled while serving. The Coast Guard Foundation says it supports Coast Guard members through education, morale, wellness, and recognition programs, and supports their spouses and children. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $4,650. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation for general support of cancer research and patient care; $500 each to Avon First Aid and Safety Squad, Avon Police Association, CASA SHAW, St Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Willoughby Foundation, and Folds of Honor Foundation; and $250 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The Willoughby Foundation grant supported tuition assistance for Willoughby Golf Club employees and their families. Other listed grants included $200 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and $100 each to the Coast Guard Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard B Neff as director and president; Elizabeth Neff as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Christine Medvedev, Richard B Neff II, and Jennifer A Kasanof as directors.
The Neff Foundation Inc is led by Richard B. Neff, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard B. Neff
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine Medvedev
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Neff
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Kasanof
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard B. Neff II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Neff Foundation Inc
How much does The Neff Foundation Inc give each year?
The Neff Foundation Inc gave $5K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 12 grants.
What is The Neff Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Neff Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $423, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Neff Foundation Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Neff Foundation Inc give grants?
The Neff Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Avonbythesea, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Neff Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of The Neff Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Neff Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Neff Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation ($1,000), Avon First Aid and Safety Squad ($500) and Avon Police Association ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Neff Foundation Inc?
The Neff Foundation Inc reported $100K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Neff Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a cancer center, a children’s hospital, a volunteer first aid squad, a police association, a church, and organizations serving children in foster care and military or first-responder families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Neff Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Neff Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Neff Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2681116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Neff Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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