Grants paid by The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc
EIN 46-4221469 · Westlake Vlg, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T99
The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc of Westlake Vlg, CA (EIN 46-4221469) reported 81 grants paid totaling $497,138 to 34 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$497,138
81 grants
Recipients
34
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17 | $55,600 | — |
| 2020 | 13 | $114,077 | — |
| 2021 | 18 | $107,400 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $60,146 | — |
| 2023 | 15 | $105,500 | — |
| 2024 | 8 | $54,415 | — |
Top recipients
The 34 recipients receiving the most from The Bettie Gordon Neale Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 34 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Rescue Mission 95-1709293 | B | Los Angeles, CA | 6 | $140,566 | 2024 |
| Bpo Elks of the USA | U | Chicago, IL | 5 | $41,000 | 2024 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital 62-0646012 | D | Memphis, TN | 4 | $35,000 | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | U | Studio City, CA | 2 | $28,400 | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Mission 95-3134049 | B | Los Angeles, CA | 5 | $25,500 | 2023 |
| Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank 95-3413415 | D | Thousand Oaks, CA | 4 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project 20-2370934 | B | Jacksonville, FL | 5 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Glendale College Foundation 95-3876072 | B | Glendale, CA | 6 | $21,650 | 2024 |
| Burbank Temp Aid Center 95-3309130 | D | Burbank, CA | 3 | $19,500 | 2022 |
| Kids Community Dental Clinic | U | Burbank, CA | 6 | $17,395 | 2024 |
| Calvary Chapel - Westside 99-0304362 | B | Lahaina, HI | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Alamo Tiger Band | U | San Antonio, TX | 3 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | U | Valencia, CA | 3 | $12,000 | 2022 |
| Mutts With a Mission 26-3364885 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 3 | $12,000 | 2024 |
| World War II Museum | U | New Orleans, LA | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Thousand Oaks Little League | U | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Boys Girls Club of Burbank | U | Burbank, CA | 2 | $7,000 | 2020 |
| Susan Love Research Foundation | U | Encino, CA | 2 | $7,000 | 2021 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | U | Washington, DC | 2 | $6,000 | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | U | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $5,450 | 2020 |
| Ca Wildlife Center | U | Malibu, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc 11-3158401 | C | Rockville, MD | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Princeton Battlefield Society 23-7087307 | B | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| The Heritage Foundation 23-7327730 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,100 | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College | U | Hillsdale, MI | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Burbank Educational Foundation 20-5128863 | D | Burbank, CA | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jews 36-3256096 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Exotic Feline Breeding Compound Inc | U | Rosamond, CA | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| American Diabetes Association 13-1623888 | B | Arlington, VA | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | U | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Project K9 Hero 81-1770909 | B | Whitwell, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | U | Kennesaw, GA | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Association 13-3039601 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| Firefighter and Ems Fund | U | Arlington, VA | 1 | $77 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 81 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSE PROGRAM TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Thousand Oaks, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | Mutts With a Mission Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE NEEDS OF INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | B | $4,000 | paid | STUDENT/TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | Kids Community Dental Clinic Burbank, CA | U | $2,915 | paid | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | 202532879349101208 |
| 2024 | Bpo Elks of the USA Chicago, IL | U | $2,500 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202532879349101208 |
| 2023 | Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $35,000 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSE PROGRAM TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Calvary Chapel - Westside Lahaina, HI | B | $15,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Mutts With a Mission Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE NEEDS OF INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Thousand Oaks, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Ca Wildlife Center Malibu, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | D | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Alamo Tiger Band San Antonio, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Make a Wish Foundation Washington, DC | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | B | $4,000 | paid | STUDENT/TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Bpo Elks of the USA Chicago, IL | U | $3,500 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Kids Community Dental Clinic Burbank, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | 202422609349100867 |
| 2023 | Project K9 Hero Whitwell, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202422609349100867 |
| 2022 | Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $18,066 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSE PROGRAM TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | D | $10,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Thousand Oaks, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | American Red Cross Valencia, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Alamo Tiger Band San Antonio, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Burbank Temp Aid Center Burbank, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | B | $4,000 | paid | STUDENT/TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Bpo Elks of the USA Chicago, IL | U | $3,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202312209349100991 |
| 2022 | Kids Community Dental Clinic Burbank, CA | U | $80 | paid | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | 202312209349100991 |
| 2021 | Gary Sinise Foundation Studio City, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES FOR OUR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $20,000 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSE PROGRAM TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | D | $10,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Thousand Oaks Little League Thousand Oaks, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Bpo Elks of the USA Chicago, IL | U | $6,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Susan Love Research Foundation Encino, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | PERFORMING AND FACILITATING INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE NEEDS OF INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Alamo Tiger Band San Antonio, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | B | $4,000 | paid | STUDENT/TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Kids Community Dental Clinic Burbank, CA | U | $3,400 | paid | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Mutts With a Mission Virginia Beach, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | American Red Cross Valencia, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | U | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jews Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | FUNDING OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE NEEDY IN ISRAEL AND IN JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Make a Wish Foundation Washington, DC | U | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2021 | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | U | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202202069349100310 |
| 2020 | Bpo Elks of the USA Chicago, IL | U | $26,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSE PROGRAM TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Burbank Temp Aid Center Burbank, CA | D | $10,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AID TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | D | $10,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Thousand Oaks, CA | D | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN NEED | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Kids Community Dental Clinic Burbank, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE NEEDS OF INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | American Red Cross Valencia, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Boys Girls Club of Burbank Burbank, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF IN A NURTURING AND AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENT. | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Los Angeles, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | B | $3,000 | paid | STUDENT/TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS | 202142779349100329 |
| 2020 | Firefighter and Ems Fund Arlington, VA | U | $77 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202142779349100329 |
| 2018 | Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $17,500 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSE PROGRAM TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Gary Sinise Foundation Studio City, CA | U | $8,400 | paid | SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES FOR OUR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE NEEDS OF INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Burbank Temp Aid Center Burbank, CA | D | $4,500 | paid | TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AID TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Kids Community Dental Clinic Burbank, CA | U | $4,000 | paid | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | B | $2,650 | paid | STUDENT/TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | C | $2,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Susan Love Research Foundation Encino, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | PERFORMING AND FACILITATING INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Princeton Battlefield Society Princeton, NJ | B | $2,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Boys Girls Club of Burbank Burbank, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | TO FUND THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF IN A NURTURING AND AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENT. | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | B | $1,100 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Exotic Feline Breeding Compound Inc Rosamond, CA | U | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Burbank Educational Foundation Burbank, CA | D | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | B | $500 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
| 2018 | Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Los Angeles, CA | U | $450 | paid | TO FUND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201931779349100608 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202532879349101208 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202422609349100867 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202312209349100991 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.0 | 202202069349100310 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202142779349100329 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201931779349100608 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/464221469.json.
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