John And Jaime Neary Family
The organization is a private foundation that primarily supports educational initiatives and athletic programs, particularly in football. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing educational opportunities and promoting athletic development, as evidenced by its funding for the Yale University Football Fund and support for institutions like Fordham Prep. The foundation serves educational and athletic sectors, contributing to the recruitment and development of future coaches and athletes. It operates with a micro-sized budget, making targeted grants to specific programs and institutions, mainly in the northeastern United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small education or athletics program with an existing relationship or institutional tie to the foundation's network (especially Yale athletics or local private schools), seeking support for a capital or athletics-related project.
Good Fit
- • Direct institutional relationship with Yale athletics or a local private/independent school.
- • Project-level funding requests for athletics, coach recruitment, or athletic capital campaigns.
- • Capacity to be nominated or preselected by someone in the funder's network.
- • Geographic presence in Connecticut or New York, particularly Connecticut for larger awards.
Geography
Giving is regional: grants have gone to Connecticut and New York, with 75% of 2024 dollars directed to Connecticut while the foundation is based in New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows only two distinct recipients and the overall three-year history is dominated by a single recurring beneficiary (the Yale University Football Fund), indicating a small, concentrated recipient set.
New Applicants
Filings and the default application state that only preselected applicants are considered; although one new recipient appeared in 2024, direct evidence of an open application or regular newcomer access is limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
