The Neill Foundation
The Neill Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports $11,835 in grants to 20 organizations, including Austin-area arts, religious, and community organizations and recipients in New York and Georgia.
The Neill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Neill Foundation gave $12K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $591.75), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,835
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $592
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $217
- Total assets
- $10,407
- -50.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% 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 Neill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12108 W Cowpath, Austin, TX 78727
Phone: (512) 249-9049
Website: https://neillfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Neill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broadway Across America ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 19% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Georgia. Listed Texas grantees include organizations in Austin and Habitat for Humanity in Fredericksburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Neill Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $143; repeat grants $959. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $800 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $5K (2021) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Across America New York, NY | Donation | $2,200 |
| Vortex Theater Austin, TX | Donation | $2,161 |
| Unity Church of the Hills Austin, TX | Donation | $1,489 |
| First Spiritualist Church Austin, TX | Donation | $1,466 |
| Austin Film Festival Austin, TX | Donation | $1,353 |
| Junior League of Austin Austin, TX | Donation | $800 |
| Small Theater Company Austin, TX | Donation | $384 |
| KUT Austin, TX | Donation | $317 |
| Austin Theater Alliance Austin, TX | Donation | $300 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Donation | $234 |
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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 | $10,407 | $15,003 | $25,117 | $11,835 | 20 | $11,835 | $3 | $513 |
| 2023 | $21,204 | $20,002 | $15,047 | $11,827 | 14 | $15,047 | $2 | — |
| 2022 | $14,154 | $15,443 | $17,747 | $9,453 | 16 | $17,747 | $9 | — |
| 2021 | $14,587 | $19,918 | $17,863 | $4,689 | 14 | $17,863 | $1 | — |
| 2020 | $12,532 | $20,035 | $10,804 | $8,044 | 13 | — | $1 | $177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $513 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 went to organizations including theaters, a film festival, churches, a public radio station, and charitable organizations. Austin Film Festival describes its mission as furthering storytelling by inspiring writers, filmmakers, and other artists. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as providing decent, affordable housing for lower-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $11,835. Grants ranged from $28 to $2,200, with a median grant of $217. The largest listed grants included Broadway Across America ($2,200), Vortex Theater ($2,161), Unity Church of the Hills ($1,489), First Spiritualist Church ($1,466), Austin Film Festival ($1,353), and Junior League of Austin ($800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Johnny M. Neill and Pamela J. Neill as trustees.
The Neill Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Johnny M. Neill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$217 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Pamela J. Neill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$217 (2020) → $0 (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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $217, to Johnny M Neill (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Neill Foundation
How much does The Neill Foundation give each year?
The Neill Foundation gave $12K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 14 grants.
What is The Neill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Neill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $217, and its average grant was $592, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Neill Foundation that year got $143 on average.
Where does The Neill Foundation give grants?
The Neill Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (14 grants).
Does The Neill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Neill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (20 grants).
Who are The Neill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Neill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Broadway Across America ($2,200), Vortex Theater ($2,161) and Unity Church of the Hills ($1,489), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Neill Foundation?
The Neill Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $513 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Neill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including theaters, a film festival, churches, a public radio station, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Neill Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Neill Foundation's EIN?
The Neill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2171390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Neill 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 September 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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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