William P Neil Foundation
William P Neil Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K.
William P Neil Foundation at a glance
In short: William P Neil Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $27,836
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $27,836
- Median grant
- $27,836
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who William P Neil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Santa Barbara Foundation ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | To Establish the William P. Neil Fund (Endowed) | $27,836 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $38,183 | $27,836 | 1 | $555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William P Neil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $555 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William P Neil Foundation is led by Christine Neil Saunders, President on the 2020 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Christine Neil Saunders
President
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020)
Jack Bianchi
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Robyn Beadle
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Hal Saunders
V.p. & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sigrid Twomey
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 $4K, to Christine Neil Saunders (President).
Frequently asked questions about William P Neil Foundation
How much does William P Neil Foundation give each year?
William P Neil Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William P Neil Foundation operate?
William P Neil Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is William P Neil Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, William P Neil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $555 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William P Neil Foundation's EIN?
William P Neil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6093561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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