The Neller Pucci Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Kenilworth, IL EIN: 84-1801105

The Neller Pucci Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kenilworth, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $518.

The Neller Pucci Foundation at a glance

In short: The Neller Pucci Foundation gave $518 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $518), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2023)
$518
-94.5% vs 2022
Grants made (2023)
1
-85.7% vs 2022
Average grant
$518
-61.5% vs 2022
Median grant
$518
Total assets
$12,688
+493.7% vs 2022
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who The Neller Pucci Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2023

A Joyful Noise Preschool: $518A Joyful Noise Preschool$518

The largest 2023 recipient was A Joyful Noise Preschool ($518).

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

19<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

ChicagoBolingbrookKenilworthTulsaCarol StreamPinehurstWilmingtonWinnetka

How The Neller Pucci Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 94% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 345% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K7 grants2020 4 grants2021 7 grants2022 1 grant2023

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $518 (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $518.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Joyful Noise Preschool Kenilworth, ILPreschool Educational Supplies$518
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2023$12,688$15,000$4,449$5181$1,261$365
2022$2,137$16,566$14,870$9,4107$9,300$64
2021$441$1,766$9,080$7,9524$7,952$34
2020$7,755$8,506$11,208$8,2427——

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Neller Pucci Foundation reported a distributable amount of $365 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Neller Pucci Foundation is led by Gina Neller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Gina Neller

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anita Pucci

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charlotte Neller

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Neller

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Neller Pucci Foundation

How much does The Neller Pucci Foundation give each year?

The Neller Pucci Foundation gave $518 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 7 grants.

How large is The Neller Pucci Foundation?

The Neller Pucci Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $365 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The Neller Pucci Foundation operate?

The Neller Pucci Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma.

What is The Neller Pucci Foundation's EIN?

The Neller Pucci Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1801105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Neller Pucci Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-neller-pucci-foundation-morg_dd6d0119c3974ef5bf704c105e8b123f

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