Neal Sisters Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2942765
Foundation Overview
Based in Caro, MI, Neal Sisters Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $860,124 to organizations in Michigan, North Carolina and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $15,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 87 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
82% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Caro (74%), Cass City (9%), Durand (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 25% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Neal Sisters Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $700 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| In His Name | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $3,500 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Hdc - Assault Crisis Center | $1,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Area District Library | $11,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $3,300 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2022 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $4,500 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $4,500 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| St Christopher | $4,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $5,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $808 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| In His Name | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Hdc - Adult Day Care | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Area District Library | $15,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $8,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2022 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Berea College | $1,500 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cumberland College | $1,500 | Lebanon, TN, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Mclaren Hospital Endowment | $1,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Christopher | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $700 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| In His Name | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $3,500 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Hdc - Assault Crisis Center | $1,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Area District Library | $11,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $3,300 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2022 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $4,500 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $4,500 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| St Christopher | $4,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $5,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $808 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| In His Name | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Hdc - Adult Day Care | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Area District Library | $15,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $8,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2022 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Berea College | $1,500 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cumberland College | $1,500 | Lebanon, TN, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Mclaren Hospital Endowment | $1,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Christopher | $4,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $5,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $808 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| In His Name | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Hdc - Adult Day Care | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Area District Library | $15,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $8,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2022 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Berea College | $1,500 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cumberland College | $1,500 | Lebanon, TN, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Mclaren Hospital Endowment | $1,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Christopher | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $700 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| In His Name | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2022 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $3,500 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Hdc - Assault Crisis Center | $1,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Area District Library | $11,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2022 |
| Caro Community Schools | $3,300 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2022 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $4,500 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $4,500 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| St Christopher | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Tuscola County Imagination Library | $5,300 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $700 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| In His Name | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operational | 2021 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Of Caro | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Hdc - Assault Crisis Center | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Mclaren Caro Region Endowment Fund | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Caro Area District Library | $15,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2021 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Caro Community Schools | $8,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational - Media Centers | 2021 |
| Caro Community Schools | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Youth In Transit | 2021 |
| U Of Wisc - Platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-troop 570 | $600 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Caro Community Schools - | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Caro District Library | $14,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Human Dev Comm - Good Samartian | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Human Dev Comm Aslt Crisis Cntr | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Novesta Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Tuscola Imagination Library | $5,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Wisc-platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Mclaren Caro Region Endowment Fnd | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Caro Community Schools | $5,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Caro Community Schools | $7,500 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Caro Community Schools | $2,500 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| St Christopher Food Panrty | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Berea College | $4,000 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-troop 570 | $600 | Vassar, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Caro Community Hospital Endowment | $4,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Caro Community Schools | $9,000 | Caro, MI, US | Community | 2019 |
| Caro Community Schools - | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Caro District Library | $10,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Caro Garden Club | $1,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Cumberland College | $4,000 | Williamsbury, KY, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Human Dev Comm - Good Samartian | $7,400 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Human Dev Comm Adult Day Care | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Human Dev Comm Aslt Crisis Cntr | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Novesta Church Of Christ | $5,750 | Cass City, MI, US | Religious | 2019 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,750 | Gagetown, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Tuscola Imagination Library | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2019 |
| Wisc-platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2019 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $100 | Caro, MI, US | Unrestricited | 2019 |
| Berea College | $5,000 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-troop 570 | $600 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Caro Community Hospital Endowment | $4,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Caro Community Schools | $9,000 | Caro, MI, US | Community | 2018 |
| Caro Community Schools - | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Caro District Library | $8,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Caro Garden Club | $800 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Cumberland College | $5,000 | Williamsbury, KY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Human Dev Comm - Good Samartian | $7,100 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Human Dev Comm Adult Day Care | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Human Dev Comm Aslt Crisis Cntr | $3,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Novesta Church Of Christ | $5,500 | Cass City, MI, US | Religious | 2018 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,500 | Gagetown, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Tuscola Imagination Library | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Wisc-platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $5,750 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Wisc-platteville Foundation | $5,750 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Berea College | $4,500 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Caro District Library | $7,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Human Dev Comm Adult Day Care | $2,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Caro Community Hospital Endowment | $4,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Human Dev Comm Aslt Crisis Cntr | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Human Dev Comm - Good Samartian | $7,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,000 | Gagetown, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Novesta Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Cass City, MI, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-troop 570 | $500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Tuscola Imagination Library | $5,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Caro Community Schools | $5,500 | Caro, MI, US | Community | 2017 |
| Caro Community Schools - | $4,500 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Cumberland College | $4,500 | Williamsbury, KY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Bertha Neal Elementary School | $6,000 | Durand, MI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Wisc-platteville Foundation | $6,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Berea College | $5,000 | Berea, KY, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Caro District Library | $8,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Human Dev Comm Adult Day Care | $2,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Caro Community Hospital Endowment | $5,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Human Dev Comm Aslt Crisis Cntr | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Human Dev Comm - Good Samartian | $7,500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| St Agatha Food Pantry | $5,500 | Gagetown, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Novesta Church Of Christ | $5,500 | Cass City, MI, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-troop 570 | $500 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Tuscola Imagination Library | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Operational | 2016 |
| Caro Community Schools | $6,000 | Caro, MI, US | Community | 2016 |
| Caro Community Schools - | $3,000 | Caro, MI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Cumberland College | $5,000 | Williamsbury, KY, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Caro Garden Club | $1,000 | Caro, MI, US | Recreational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-2942765 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 537 MEADOW DR Caro, MI 48723-1331 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Neal Sisters Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Steve Fillion |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Michele Hile |
| Vice Preside | Mark Binder |
| Treasurer | Tom Striffler |
| Trustee | Rose Putnam |
Forms 990-PF
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