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William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Urbandale, Iowa · EIN 367087816

William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Urbandale, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,394 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,847. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,830 the year before.

29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,19815$216,594
2024$10,83013$227,864
2025$11,39414$232,189

How to apply

William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$3,347
Iowa4$2,872
Minnesota1$2,000
Pennsylvania2$1,500
West Virginia2$750
Ohio1$400
Missouri1$275
Kentucky1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Crossroads United Methodist Church
Washington, IL
To help service community through service & religion$2,847
Awakening International Ministries
Minneapolis, MN
To make Jesus known around the world& to put churches in unreachedplaces$2,000
Joshua Christian Academy
Des Moines, IA
To build a Christ-centered academic foundationwithin children, to serve God and othersthrough biblical education$1,000
Open Air Campaigners
Nazareth, PA
an evangelistic ministry of preachingthe Gospel to lost people and mobilizingthe body of Christ to do the same$1,000
Pay It Forward Des Moines
Ankeny, IA
Local initiatives focused on kindness& community support in the foster care system$947
White Dove Ministries
Clive, IA
To share the message of God & fellowship & shareinsights from the Father. To prepare peopleto enter the union with the Messiah.$750
Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association
Evanston, IL
To provide an oustanding golf facilitythat focuses on youth and familygolf and that provides value$500
Dementia Society of America
Doylestown, PA
To encourage life-enrichment achievements& serve individuals who are facing challenges with Dementia-related disorders$500
Ohio University Foundation
Athens, OH
To support students& staff in achieving theiracademic & education goals$400
Friends of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Charleston, WV
To help educate, informand inspire peoplethrough media$400
Huntington City Mission
Huntington, WV
To help meet physical,emotional & spiritualneeds of homeless community$350
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Geological Engineering$275
Kentucky Educational Television
Lexington, KY
Education via digital and high-definition broadcast technology unique to Kentucky$250
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Iowa City, IA
Dept of Earth Sciences$175

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation give?

$11,394 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William L Niemann (Trustee) and John Niemann (Trustee).

What does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.

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