Niemann Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Niemann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wheaton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,124 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,300. 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$23,124
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,300
- Assets$359,069
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was down from $42,722 the year before.
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,722 | 6 | $364,291 |
| 2025 | $23,124 | 10 | $359,069 |
How to apply
Niemann 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Niemann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $19,800 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $324 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $5,300 | |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Donation to Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Church of the Spirit | General fund grant | $4,000 |
| University of Mississippi | Donation to Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Casita de Luna | General fund grant | $3,000 |
| Tallgrass Sudbury School | Contribution to Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Morton High School | Donation to Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| DonorsChoose | General fund grant | $324 |
| Western DuPage Special Recreation Foundation | General fund grant | $300 |
| Waldorf School of DuPage | Donation to Scholarship fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor F McNear
- Matthew R McNear
- Connor R McNear
- Delaney F McNear
Questions people ask
Does Niemann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Niemann Family Foundation give?
$23,124 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Niemann Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eleanor F McNear (President), Matthew R McNear (Treasurer), Connor R McNear (Vice President) and Delaney F McNear (Secretary).
What does Niemann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.