The Neisler Foundation TUA
The Neisler Foundation TUA is a private foundation based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It makes grants to charitable organizations; 2025 grant records describe the purpose as providing continued support of the foundation’s charitable purpose.
The Neisler Foundation TUA at a glance
In short: The Neisler Foundation TUA gave $163K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,482
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,209
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,329
- Total assets
- $1,063,731
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (13 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Neisler Foundation TUA
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 99, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: (704) 739-3286
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Neisler Foundation TUA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($19K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 321 grants of 321 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, North Carolina recipients received 75% of grant dollars, followed by South Carolina at 10%, Florida at 3%, and Maine and Virginia at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Neisler Foundation TUA open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 74 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $164K (2023). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Kings Mountain, NC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $18,734 |
| NEAAAT Foundation Elizabeth City, NC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $12,226 |
| Kings Mountain Ministrerial Assoc Kings Mountain, NC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $11,226 |
| Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland Coun Shelby, NC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Pageland Pageland, SC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $4,483 |
| Maine Foodscapes Inc Windham, ME | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $3,972 |
| Community Foundation of Gaston County In Gastonia, NC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,878 |
| Womans Club of Kings Mountain Kings Mountain, NC | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,586 |
| UF Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose. | $3,500 |
| Inn from the Cold | To provide continued support of the foundation's charitable purpose | $3,257 |
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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 | $1,063,731 | $145,329 | $190,523 | $163,482 | 74 | $163,482 | $128,721 | $132,826 |
| 2024 | $1,108,854 | $144,920 | $201,198 | $160,788 | 68 | $160,788 | $114,703 | $163,482 |
| 2023 | $1,165,991 | $145,589 | $204,209 | $164,284 | 66 | $164,284 | $125,167 | $160,788 |
| 2022 | $1,221,342 | $49,871 | $188,696 | $146,025 | 59 | $146,025 | $95,402 | $165,061 |
| 2021 | $1,365,738 | $250,133 | $157,399 | $120,000 | 54 | $127,878 | $223,444 | $145,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neisler Foundation TUA reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 grant records use the purpose statement “to provide continued support of the foundation’s charitable purpose.” Its grantees include religious, educational, social-service, and community organizations. For example, NEAAAT Foundation says it works to further the services of Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies and broaden educational opportunities for its students, faculty, and staff. Inter-Faith Alliance Corporation says it serves homeless, poor, and addicted populations in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $163,482. Grant amounts ranged from $275 to $18,734, with a median of $1,329. Its largest grants included $18,734 to First Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain, North Carolina; $12,226 to NEAAAT Foundation in Elizabeth City, North Carolina; $11,226 to Kings Mountain Ministrerial Assoc in Kings Mountain; and $8,000 to Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland Coun in Shelby, North Carolina. Other listed recipients included First Presbyterian Church of Pageland ($4,483), Maine Foodscapes Inc ($3,972), Community Foundation of Gaston County Inc ($3,878), and Womans Club of Kings Mountain ($3,586).
Other 2025 grantees included Meredith College, which received $3,000 and describes its mission as educating and inspiring students through a liberal-arts and professional-preparation approach; Carolina Meadows Foundation Inc, which received $1,860 and says it supports Carolina Meadows, Inc.; and Columbus Christian Academy Inc, which received $1,500 and says it provides Christian education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stella Putnam and David Neisler as trustees.
The Neisler Foundation TUA's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Neisler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stella Putnam
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Neisler Foundation TUA
How much does The Neisler Foundation TUA give each year?
The Neisler Foundation TUA gave $163K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 68 grants.
What is The Neisler Foundation TUA's typical grant size?
The Neisler Foundation TUA's median grant in 2025 was $1,329, and its average grant was $2,209, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Neisler Foundation TUA that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Neisler Foundation TUA give grants?
The Neisler Foundation TUA gives mostly in North Carolina: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kings Mountain, NC (15 grants), Lake Waccamaw, NC (6 grants), Shelby, NC (5 grants) and Sparta, NC (3 grants).
Does The Neisler Foundation TUA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on The Neisler Foundation TUA's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Neisler Foundation TUA's largest grantees?
The Neisler Foundation TUA's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($18,734), NEAAAT Foundation ($12,226) and Kings Mountain Ministrerial Assoc ($11,226), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Neisler Foundation TUA?
The Neisler Foundation TUA reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Neisler Foundation TUA fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grant records use the purpose statement “to provide continued support of the foundation’s charitable purpose.” Its grantees include religious, educational, social-service, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Neisler Foundation TUA?
The foundation 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 Neisler Foundation TUA's EIN?
The Neisler Foundation TUA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6042484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Neisler Foundation TUA accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Neisler Foundation TUA funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-neisler-foundation-tua-morg_69c50776a8764c479112f9cbade2ad55
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