Niemann Foods Foundation
Accepts applications
Niemann Foods Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 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 | $94,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $89,000 | 21 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher J Niemann 1501 North 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 221-5600 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Niemann Foods Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $71,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | College of aces | $35,000 |
| Illinois Athletic Department | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan | General support | $15,000 |
| Quincy University | Connie niemann center for music | $3,000 |
| Quincy Notre Dame Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Quincy YMCA | General support | $2,500 |
| Culver Stockton College | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Sangamon County Ceo | Student leadership program | $1,000 |
| Adams County Ceo | Student leadership program | $1,000 |
| Rushville Ceo | General support | $1,000 |
| Quincy University | Soccer program | $1,000 |
| Quincy Exchange | General support | $1,000 |
| Menard Caring Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| First Christian Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Platt County Ecumenical Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Danville Township Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Palmyra Area Ministerial Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Danville Township Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Niemann
- Richard Niemann Jr
- Christopher J Niemann
- Gerry Kettler
Questions people ask
Does Niemann Foods Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Niemann Foods Foundation give?
$89,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Niemann Foods Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Niemann (Director), Richard Niemann Jr (Director), Christopher J Niemann (Director) and Gerry Kettler (Director).
What does Niemann Foods Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and human services.