Nuessen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nuessen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,706 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $126 and the largest $38,000. 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$69,706
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$126
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,680 the year before.
47% 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 | $47,898 | 29 | $97,169 |
| 2024 | $42,680 | 22 | $0 |
| 2025 | $69,706 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
Nuessen 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 Nuessen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $66,530 |
| Missouri | 3 | $3,025 |
| California | 1 | $151 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy University Quincy University | Education | $38,000 |
| Great River Development Foundation Great River Development Foundation | Community development | $25,000 |
| Saint Ambrose Saint Ambrose | Religious | $2,775 |
| St Francis Church St Francis Church | Charitable | $2,050 |
| United Way United Way | Social | $500 |
| Dr Richard Ells Home Dr Richard Ells Home | Charitable | $250 |
| St Peters Church St Peterschurch | Religion & school | $200 |
| Down Country Down Country | Charity | $200 |
| Go Fund Me Go Fund Me | Charitable | $151 |
| Blessing Hospital Foundation Blessing Hospital Foundation | Charitable- hopsice | $100 |
| Quincy Notre Dame Quincy Notre Dame | Education | $100 |
| Blessing Hospital Foundation Blessing Hospital Foundation | Charitable - hospitality house | $80 |
| Quincy Public School Foundation Quincy Public School Foundation | Education | $50 |
| St James Lutheran Chruch St James Lutheran Church | School tuition | $50 |
| Illini West High School Illini West High School | Education | $50 |
| Florissent Valley Church Florissent Valley Church | Religious | $50 |
| Ameican Legion American Legion | Social | $50 |
| Advocacy Network for Children Advocacy Network for Children | Children | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- C David Nuessen
- Suzanne Marie Andersen
- David Thomas Nuessen
Questions people ask
Does Nuessen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nuessen Family Foundation give?
$69,706 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $126.
Who runs Nuessen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C David Nuessen (Pres/Treas), Suzanne Marie Andersen (Vice Pres) and David Thomas Nuessen (Director).
What does Nuessen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.