The Neis Family Foundation
The Neis Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $193K.
The Neis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Neis Family Foundation gave $55K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,333
- +39.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,338,254
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Neis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James Episcopal Church ($30K). Together the top 3 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Neis Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $66K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Church New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Christ Church Espiscopal Sharon, CT | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Helping Hands Outlet Store & Dutton, AL | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,338,254 | $199,543 | $70,782 | $55,000 | 3 | $60,551 | $192,800 | $70,556 |
| 2024 | $1,215,099 | $142,933 | $76,863 | $65,737 | 5 | $70,878 | $136,489 | $65,863 |
| 2023 | $1,143,577 | $2,378 | $66,442 | $55,007 | 4 | $61,087 | $19,336 | $60,935 |
| 2022 | $1,208,002 | $77,807 | $73,488 | $56,000 | 4 | $62,422 | $71,891 | $63,230 |
| 2021 | $1,201,736 | $238,894 | $69,608 | $55,000 | 3 | — | $232,924 | $66,295 |
| 2020 | $1,031,232 | $73,368 | $58,116 | $46,500 | 8 | — | $66,225 | $56,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Neis Family Foundation is led by Arnold Neis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arnold Neis
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilda Frost
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Neis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Neis Family Foundation
How much does The Neis Family Foundation give each year?
The Neis Family Foundation gave $55K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 5 grants.
What is The Neis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Neis Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Neis Family Foundation give grants?
The Neis Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (27%) and Alabama (18%).
Does The Neis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Neis Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Neis Family Foundation?
The Neis Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Neis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Neis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1711912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Neis Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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