Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $2,079,635 (tax year 2023, from 990-PF field: contributions, gifts, grants paid)
- Geographic Focus: East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota (Payne-Phalen, Dayton's Bluff, and Greater East Side neighbourhoods, with Battle Creek included in certain circumstances)
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st)
- Total Assets: $31,317,040 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://mcneelyfoundation.org/
- Phone: 651-228-4503
- Email: kreynolds@mcneelyfoundation.org
Funding Priorities
- Family & Neighbourhood Stability: Supporting families and small businesses to promote financial stability and economic growth that contributes to East Side community wealth
- Youth Development Through Enrichment: Expanding access to community-based enrichment and life skills programming during or outside of regular school hours, with preference for middle-grade youth and consideration for high school-aged youth
- Youth Development Through Employment Training: Employment-focused programmes for young people
- Environment: Preserving and improving access to natural and open spaces on the East Side
What They Don't Fund
- In-school residence programmes
- One-day events or trips for youth
- Awards to individuals
- Projects outside the East Side of Saint Paul geographic focus area
Application Process & Timeline
Applications must be submitted through the online application process. The foundation has three annual deadlines: December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st. The decision process takes approximately 3-4 months depending on the programme area deadline and Board of Directors meeting scheduling. Applicants are notified of the Board's decision within 2 weeks of the meeting date.
Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt, non-profit organisations (501(c)(3)) that are not private foundations. Public agencies or schools may apply if invited. Fiscal sponsors may be used if a written and signed agreement is in place.
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