The NEU Foundation of California Inc
The Neu Foundation of California Inc is a private foundation based in Bedminster, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards designated for general support.
The NEU Foundation of California Inc at a glance
In short: The NEU Foundation of California Inc gave $321K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,522
- +28.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,684
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,911
- Total assets
- $3,427,282
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The NEU Foundation of California 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: 1 Crossroads Drive 303, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Phone: (973) 428-0065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The NEU Foundation of California Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elluminate Women ($52K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 152 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (40%), New Jersey (23%), Massachusetts (16%), Texas (16%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The NEU Foundation of California Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2022) to $321K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elluminate Women New York, NY | General Support | $51,700 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships Foundation Garden Valley, TX | General Support | $44,200 |
| The Pingry School Basking Ridge, NJ | General Support | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fidf New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Newark Academy Livingston, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| La County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,427,282 | $569,192 | $322,466 | $320,522 | 30 | $318,822 | $168,825 | $317,219 |
| 2024 | $3,180,556 | $494,633 | $269,092 | $249,900 | 23 | $249,900 | $230,280 | $279,533 |
| 2023 | $2,955,015 | $145,625 | $217,172 | $212,000 | 32 | $212,000 | $141,387 | $214,180 |
| 2022 | $2,776,562 | $135,282 | $172,698 | $169,500 | 30 | $169,500 | $135,084 | $193,703 |
| 2021 | $2,813,954 | $83,566 | $226,943 | $219,390 | 37 | $219,390 | $76,013 | $215,893 |
| 2020 | $2,957,331 | $158,616 | $196,020 | $176,200 | 36 | — | $182,821 | $169,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The NEU Foundation of California Inc reported a distributable amount of $317K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 recipients include organizations working in areas such as healthcare, education, anti-hate efforts, and historical preservation. For example, Mercy Ships International describes its work as providing free surgical care and healthcare training through hospital ships; Vassar College describes its mission as providing an accessible liberal education; and Friends of Jacobus Vanderveer House describes its work as restoring and operating a Revolutionary War-era historic site and community resource. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $320,522. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $51,700, with a median grant of $3,911. Notable grants included $51,700 to Elluminate Women, $50,000 to Trustees of Boston University, $44,200 to Mercy Ships Foundation, $30,000 to The Pingry School, and $25,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and FIDF. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Neu as president and Jennifer Mercer as both treasurer and secretary.
The NEU Foundation of California Inc is led by Amy Neu, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Neu
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mercer
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dennis Schepker (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ludmula Copeta (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Richard W. Neu (2020–2024) — President
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 NEU Foundation of California Inc
How much does The NEU Foundation of California Inc give each year?
The NEU Foundation of California Inc gave $321K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 23 grants.
What is The NEU Foundation of California Inc's typical grant size?
The NEU Foundation of California Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,911, and its average grant was $10,684, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The NEU Foundation of California Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The NEU Foundation of California Inc give grants?
The NEU Foundation of California Inc's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Bedminister, NJ (2 grants) and Far Hills, NJ (2 grants).
Does The NEU Foundation of California Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The NEU Foundation of California Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The NEU Foundation of California Inc's largest grantees?
The NEU Foundation of California Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Elluminate Women ($51,700), Trustees of Boston University ($50,000) and Mercy Ships Foundation ($44,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The NEU Foundation of California Inc?
The NEU Foundation of California Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $319K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The NEU Foundation of California Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 recipients include organizations working in areas such as healthcare, education, anti-hate efforts, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The NEU Foundation of California 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 NEU Foundation of California Inc's EIN?
The NEU Foundation of California Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4446793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The NEU Foundation of California 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The NEU Foundation of California Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-neu-foundation-of-california-inc-morg_a06f1d34ecc64d08a9bd156c3b9c98d6
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