The Niemeyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Niemeyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,936 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$136,936
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,936 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,500 | 3 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $111,936 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $136,936 | 12 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Niemeyer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Niemeyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $91,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $45,936 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Womens Fund of Miami-Dade Inc | Charitable Event | $5,500 |
| American Friends of Jamaica Inc | Jamaica St Elizabeth fund | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Miami Beach Garden Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Bass Museum Inc | Visionary support fund | $2,436 |
| Chopin Foundation of the United States Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hatzalah South Florida Emergency Medical Services | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| We Count Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Niemeyer
- Christine Tille-Niemeyer
Questions people ask
Does The Niemeyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Niemeyer Family Foundation give?
$136,936 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Niemeyer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alex Niemeyer (Co- Pres, Dir, Treas) and Christine Tille-Niemeyer (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Niemeyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.