Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The policy of the Foundation is to approve only one-time grants.
  • A new application must be submitted each time a grant is requested.

Overview

The Neely Foundation Grant supports various programs in the Phoenix East Valley, focusing on cultural arts, education, health services, and community welfare. It awards scholarships to students at major Arizona universities and community colleges. Nonprofit organizations exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply for one-time grants to further their initiatives. This foundation continues the legacy of the Neely family, enriching the lives of local residents through diverse support.

About the Neely Foundation
The Neely Foundation funds a broad spectrum of programs in the Phoenix East Valley. Grants support cultural and fine arts associations as well as social service agencies, education and leadership groups, health services, and welfare organizations. Scholarships are awarded to students attending Arizona’s major universities and community colleges.
The Neelys were farmers, and they prospered. Their harvest continues as the Foundation improves and enriches the lives of Arizona’s citizens.
Supporting organizations that make a difference.
The Neely Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations who work to improve the lives of people living in the East Valley. Focused areas of giving include:

  • Education
  • Community Service
  • Fine Arts
  • Health Services and
  • Small Capital Grants
  • Causes We Advance

A wide range of organizations in our community receive grants including museums, food banks, medical clinics, summer camps, choirs, homeless shelters, youth leadership programs, Christian ministries, agricultural groups, and many more.

Eligibility

Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.
The policy of the Foundation is to approve only one-time grants.A new application must be submitted each time a grant is requested.

What Otto & Edna Neely Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
60
Total given
$1.02M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$450–$126K
  • By dollars: Arizona 96%, North Carolina 2%, Idaho <1%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Mesa, AZ; Gilbert, AZ.
  • 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 13% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Child Crisis Arizona Center · Mesa, AZ

    Community service

    $126K

  • Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ

    Scholarships

    $88K

  • Save the Family Fndn · Mesa, AZ

    Small capital development

    $50K

  • Arizona Agriculture Foundation FFA · Phoenix, AZ

    Educational Grant

    $48K

  • Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

    Scholarship

    $40K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Community services
  • Museums

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