activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 1
- Academic Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsFunds academic scholarships for students at select colleges and universities in Arizona, supporting first-generation college students and providing scholarships for up to four consecutive academic years for qualified students.
capacity building · 1
- Grantmaking to Arizona Nonprofits Local Community GrantmakingProvides charitable grants to a diverse range of nonprofit organizations in Arizona, including food banks, medical clinics, homeless shelters, and Christian ministries.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Expand access to opportunities through strategic grantmaking opportunity_expansionThe foundation focuses on expanding access to opportunities by directing grants toward community organizations that address systemic barriers and enable upward mobility.
- Honor Otto and Edna Neely’s legacy through place-based giving in Arizona legacy-driven philanthropyThe foundation advances the philanthropic legacy of Otto and Edna Neely by focusing on community well-being in Arizona, ensuring long-term impact aligned with the founders’ values.
- Support community well-being through broad-based, multi-sector grantmaking broad_grantmakingBy funding a wide range of sectors—including health, education, faith-based programs, and social services—the foundation addresses diverse community needs through inclusive and flexible grantmaking.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Community Grant Program
Provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Arizona supporting causes such as food security, medical care, youth leadership, and religious ministries
Neely Foundation Scholarship
Four-year renewable scholarship for Arizona high school graduates attending designated colleges and universities in Arizona, requiring full-time enrollment and a 2.5 GPA
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona State University Partner — Participating university for scholarship recipients.
- Christian ministries Partner — Provides grants to Christian ministries as part of its funding portfolio.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Participating university for scholarship recipients.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Participating university for scholarship recipients.
- University of Arizona Partner — Participating university for scholarship recipients.