The John And Mary Neff Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-6403590
Foundation Overview
Based in Decatur, GA, The John And Mary Neff Foundation has awarded 82 grants totaling $6,875,250 to organizations in Georgia, District of Columbia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $750,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 12 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in Georgia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Atlanta (80%), Decatur (14%), Marietta (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 843900% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (59%). 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 The John And Mary Neff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Science In The Public Interest | $750,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Envision A Healthy Population With Reduced Impact And Burden Of Preventable Diseases And An Equitable Food System That Makes Healthy, Sustainable Food Accessible To All. | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Atlanta | $250,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Enhance The Quality Of Life In Atlanta By Providing Expert Philanthropic Services. | 2024 |
| Food Well Alliance | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Provide Resources And Support To Local Georgia Growers To Connect And Build Healthier Communities Through An Equitable, Local Food Ecosystem In Which Everyone Can Participate And Benefit. | 2024 |
| Georgia Organics | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Invest In Georgia's Organic Farmers For The Health Of Our Communities And The Land. | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2024 |
| Horizons Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A Six-week Summer Learning Experience That Supports Students From Underserved Communities Throughout Their K-12 Academic Careers | 2024 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2024 |
| National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Preserve Unimpaired The Natural And Cultural Resources And Values Of The National Park System For The Enjoyment, Education, And Inspiration Of This And Future Generations. | 2024 |
| Society For Science & The Public | $200,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Promote The Understanding And Appreciation Of Science And The Vital Role It Plays In Human Advancement: To Inform, Educate, And Inspire. | 2024 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $750,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Use Rigorous, Independent Science To Solve Our Planet's Most Pressing Problems | 2024 |
| Wholesome Wave Georgia | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Make Fresh, Healthy, Locally Grown Food Affordable For All Georgians And Match The Value Of Snap/ebt (Commonly Referred To As Food Stamps) On Fruit And Vegetable Purchases. That Means Families Who Spend $10 Using Snap/ebt Receive $20 Of Locally-grown Food. | 2024 |
| Wylde Center | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | To Support Resilient Communities By Connecting People To Nature Through Environmental Education And Public Greenspaces: Oakhurst Garden, Sugar Creek Garden, Hawk Hollow, Edgewood Community Learning Garden, And The Mulberry Fields Garden In Four Different Decatur And Atlanta Neighborhoods. | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Atlanta | $120,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A New Way To Support At-risk Students So They Can Rise To Their Potential | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Atlanta | $250,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Enhance The Quality Of Life In Atlanta By Providing Expert Philanthropic Services. | 2023 |
| Ga Tech Ceismc | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Center For Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, And Computing To Support K-12 Steam Education And Workshops | 2023 |
| Georgia Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics | $20,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Support For Mathematics Teachers In Georgia. | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2023 |
| Horizons Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A Six-week Summer Learning Experience That Supports Students From Underserved Communities Throughout Their K-12 Academic Careers | 2023 |
| Inspiredu | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Help Underserved Youth Develop The Skills Needed For Education And Career Success Through Technology-based Learning Tools And Engagement Activities With Their Families, Communities, And Schools. | 2023 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2023 |
| Science Atl | $20,000 | Decatur, GA, US | O Cultivate An Equitable Community Of Lifelong Learners Across Metro Atlanta Who Are Connected And Inspired By The Wonder Of Science. | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $250,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Use Rigorous, Independent Science To Solve Our Planet's Most Pressing Problems | 2023 |
| Wabe | $160,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Most Trusted, Independent Source Of News And Local Storytelling, Furthering Community And Civic Participation. | 2023 |
| Trees Atlanta | $60,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Mitigate Atlanta's Tree Loss, Protect Its Forests, And Increase Its Tree Canopy. | 2023 |
| Society For Science | $250,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Promote The Understanding And Appreciation Of Science And The Vital Role It Plays In Human Advancement: To Inform, Educate, And Inspire. | 2023 |
| Center For Science In The Public Interest | $350,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Envision A Healthy Population With Reduced Impact And Burden Of Preventable Diseases And An Equitable Food System That Makes Healthy, Sustainable Food Accessible To All. | 2023 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | $150,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Foster And Manage Gifts Given In Support Of Academic Excellence In The Spirit And Traditions Of The Georgia Institute Of Technology. | 2023 |
| Georgia Organics | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Invest In Georgia's Organic Farmers For The Health Of Our Communities And The Land. | 2023 |
| Wholesome Wave Georgia | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Make Fresh, Healthy, Locally Grown Food Affordable For All Georgians And Match The Value Of Snap/ebt (Commonly Referred To As Food Stamps) On Fruit And Vegetable Purchases. That Means Families Who Spend $10 Using Snap/ebt Receive $20 Of Locally-grown Food. | 2023 |
| Wylde Center | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | To Support Resilient Communities By Connecting People To Nature Through Environmental Education And Public Greenspaces: Oakhurst Garden, Sugar Creek Garden, Hawk Hollow, Edgewood Community Learning Garden, And The Mulberry Fields Garden In Four Different Decatur And Atlanta Neighborhoods. | 2023 |
| Food Well Alliance | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Provide Resources And Support To Local Georgia Growers To Connect And Build Healthier Communities Through An Equitable, Local Food Ecosystem In Which Everyone Can Participate And Benefit. | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Preserve Unimpaired The Natural And Cultural Resources And Values Of The National Park System For The Enjoyment, Education, And Inspiration Of This And Future Generations. | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Atlanta | $120,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A New Way To Support At-risk Students So They Can Rise To Their Potential | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Atlanta | $250,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Enhance The Quality Of Life In Atlanta By Providing Expert Philanthropic Services. | 2023 |
| Ga Tech Ceismc | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Center For Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, And Computing To Support K-12 Steam Education And Workshops | 2023 |
| Georgia Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics | $20,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Support For Mathematics Teachers In Georgia. | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2023 |
| Horizons Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A Six-week Summer Learning Experience That Supports Students From Underserved Communities Throughout Their K-12 Academic Careers | 2023 |
| Inspiredu | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Help Underserved Youth Develop The Skills Needed For Education And Career Success Through Technology-based Learning Tools And Engagement Activities With Their Families, Communities, And Schools. | 2023 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2023 |
| Science Atl | $20,000 | Decatur, GA, US | O Cultivate An Equitable Community Of Lifelong Learners Across Metro Atlanta Who Are Connected And Inspired By The Wonder Of Science. | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $250,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Use Rigorous, Independent Science To Solve Our Planet's Most Pressing Problems | 2023 |
| Wabe | $160,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Most Trusted, Independent Source Of News And Local Storytelling, Furthering Community And Civic Participation. | 2023 |
| Trees Atlanta | $60,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Mitigate Atlanta's Tree Loss, Protect Its Forests, And Increase Its Tree Canopy. | 2023 |
| Society For Science | $250,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Promote The Understanding And Appreciation Of Science And The Vital Role It Plays In Human Advancement: To Inform, Educate, And Inspire. | 2023 |
| Center For Science In The Public Interest | $350,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Envision A Healthy Population With Reduced Impact And Burden Of Preventable Diseases And An Equitable Food System That Makes Healthy, Sustainable Food Accessible To All. | 2023 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | $150,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Foster And Manage Gifts Given In Support Of Academic Excellence In The Spirit And Traditions Of The Georgia Institute Of Technology. | 2023 |
| Georgia Organics | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Invest In Georgia's Organic Farmers For The Health Of Our Communities And The Land. | 2023 |
| Wholesome Wave Georgia | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Make Fresh, Healthy, Locally Grown Food Affordable For All Georgians And Match The Value Of Snap/ebt (Commonly Referred To As Food Stamps) On Fruit And Vegetable Purchases. That Means Families Who Spend $10 Using Snap/ebt Receive $20 Of Locally-grown Food. | 2023 |
| Wylde Center | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | To Support Resilient Communities By Connecting People To Nature Through Environmental Education And Public Greenspaces: Oakhurst Garden, Sugar Creek Garden, Hawk Hollow, Edgewood Community Learning Garden, And The Mulberry Fields Garden In Four Different Decatur And Atlanta Neighborhoods. | 2023 |
| Food Well Alliance | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Provide Resources And Support To Local Georgia Growers To Connect And Build Healthier Communities Through An Equitable, Local Food Ecosystem In Which Everyone Can Participate And Benefit. | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Preserve Unimpaired The Natural And Cultural Resources And Values Of The National Park System For The Enjoyment, Education, And Inspiration Of This And Future Generations. | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2022 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support Center To Support Excellence In Teaching's Project On Science Teacher Training | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A New Way To Support At-risk Students So They Can Rise To Their Potential | 2022 |
| Horizons Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A Six-week Summer Learning Experience That Supports Students From Underserved Communities Throughout Their K-12 Academic Careers | 2022 |
| Inspiredu | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Help Underserved Youth Develop The Skills Needed For Education And Career Success Through Technology-based Learning Tools And Engagement Activities With Their Families, Communities, And Schools. | 2022 |
| Science Atl | $20,000 | Decatur, GA, US | O Cultivate An Equitable Community Of Lifelong Learners Across Metro Atlanta Who Are Connected And Inspired By The Wonder Of Science. | 2022 |
| Ga Tech Ceismc | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Center For Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, And Computing To Support K-12 Steam Education And Workshops | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2022 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support Center To Support Excellence In Teaching's Project On Science Teacher Training | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A New Way To Support At-risk Students So They Can Rise To Their Potential | 2022 |
| Horizons Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A Six-week Summer Learning Experience That Supports Students From Underserved Communities Throughout Their K-12 Academic Careers | 2022 |
| Inspiredu | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Help Underserved Youth Develop The Skills Needed For Education And Career Success Through Technology-based Learning Tools And Engagement Activities With Their Families, Communities, And Schools. | 2022 |
| Science Atl | $20,000 | Decatur, GA, US | O Cultivate An Equitable Community Of Lifelong Learners Across Metro Atlanta Who Are Connected And Inspired By The Wonder Of Science. | 2022 |
| Ga Tech Ceismc | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Center For Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, And Computing To Support K-12 Steam Education And Workshops | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2022 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support Center To Support Excellence In Teaching's Project On Science Teacher Training | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A New Way To Support At-risk Students So They Can Rise To Their Potential | 2022 |
| Horizons Atlanta | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support A Six-week Summer Learning Experience That Supports Students From Underserved Communities Throughout Their K-12 Academic Careers | 2022 |
| Inspiredu | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Help Underserved Youth Develop The Skills Needed For Education And Career Success Through Technology-based Learning Tools And Engagement Activities With Their Families, Communities, And Schools. | 2022 |
| Science Atl | $20,000 | Decatur, GA, US | O Cultivate An Equitable Community Of Lifelong Learners Across Metro Atlanta Who Are Connected And Inspired By The Wonder Of Science. | 2022 |
| Ga Tech Ceismc | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Center For Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, And Computing To Support K-12 Steam Education And Workshops | 2022 |
| Georgia Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Support For Mathematics Teachers In Georgia. | 2021 |
| Mathmatical Assoc Of America | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Efforts To Recruit And Retain Minority And Female Students Into Undergraduate Mathematics And Mathematics-intensive Fields. | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Work To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2021 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Use Rigorous, Independent Science To Solve Our Planet's Most Pressing Problems | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Atlanta | $100,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Enhance The Quality Of Life In Atlanta By Providing Expert Philanthropic Services. | 2021 |
| Georgia Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics | $250 | Marietta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 58-6403590 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1184 Decatur, GA 30031-1184 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Connie L Kertz |
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Forms 990-PF
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