The Niemiec Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Niemiec Family Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $207,100 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,600. 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$207,100
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,600
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $211,500 the year before.
20% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $234,500 | 22 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $211,500 | 26 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $207,100 | 20 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Niemiec Family Fund 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 Niemiec Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $115,100 |
| Rhode Island | 7 | $63,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | General | $60,600 |
| Newport Classical Music Festival | General | $25,000 |
| Music Viva Ny | General | $20,000 |
| Newport String Project | General | $20,000 |
| Unitarian Church of All Souls | General | $17,500 |
| Le KORS0 - Aflk | General | $10,000 |
| Newport Contemporary Ballet | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collection | General | $5,000 |
| Heart and Soul Charitable Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church | General | $5,000 |
| Mannes Cooele of Music | General | $5,000 |
| New World Symphony | General | $5,000 |
| Davidson College | General | $4,000 |
| St Michael's Country Day School | General | $3,500 |
| The Mountain School | General | $3,000 |
| Brown Alpert Mmedical School | General | $2,000 |
| Nightingale-Bamford School | General | $2,000 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary | General | $2,000 |
| School for Field Studies | General | $1,500 |
| Rhode Island Free Clinic | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Niemiec
- Melanie M Niemiec
Questions people ask
Does The Niemiec Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Niemiec Family Fund give?
$207,100 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Niemiec Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists David W Niemiec (Trustee) and Melanie M Niemiec (Trustee).
What does The Niemiec Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.