The McNeely Foundation has three Strategic Initiatives that consume a large portion of the annual budget: 

• Neighborhood Development
• programs that benefit populations in East Side St Paul neighborhoods
• Education
• programs for middle-school students in East Side St. Paul schools
• Environment
• education, preservation and conservation, advocacy and sustainable communities with focus on promoting access to open spaces for East Side St. Paul residents and workers

Other program areas of interest that benefit our target populations include:

• Arts in schools, cultural outreach, and general arts education
• Youth enrichment, housing services, self-sufficiency programs, and prevention and intervention programs for adults and children