Nipera Inc
Accepts applications
Nipera Inc is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $622,877 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $9,800 and the largest $92,520. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$622,877
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$9,800
- Largest grant$92,520
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $623,057 the year before.
50% 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 | $722,481 | 36 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $623,057 | 33 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $622,877 | 36 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Veronique Steukers Nipera 2525 Meridian PKW Suite 240, Durham, NC 27713 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 595-1950 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit details on the proposed investigation, a proposed budget & estimated time necessary to complete the project. |
| Deadlines | Most applications are replies to proposal requests made by nipera with specific deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded only on the toxicity of nickel and nickel compounds. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nipera Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $490,120 in 26 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $52,213 |
| Washington | 2 | $49,999 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,840 |
| Nevada | 1 | $9,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,215 |
| New York | 1 | $2,640 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wca Environmental LTD | Health and environmental research | $92,520 |
| Bioxq BV | Health and environmental research | $78,364 |
| Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan | Health and environmental research | $49,990 |
| Wca Environment Limited | Health and environmental research | $49,077 |
| International Zinc Association | Health and environmental research | $49,063 |
| Windward Environmental LLC | Health and environmental research | $34,999 |
| Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan | Health and environmental research | $26,283 |
| Wca Environmental LTD | Health and environmental research | $24,765 |
| Wca Environmental LTD | Health and environmental research | $21,918 |
| PT Burson Cohn Wolfe | Health and environmental research | $15,276 |
| Windward Environmental LLC | Health and environmental research | $15,000 |
| Arche | Health and environmental research | $14,679 |
| Bioxq BV | Health and environmental research | $14,466 |
| Hydrobiology Pty LTD | Health and environmental research | $14,000 |
| Ecetoc | Health and environmental research | $13,084 |
| Bioxq BV | Health and environmental research | $11,430 |
| Bioxq BV | Health and environmental research | $11,413 |
| Wca Environmental LTD | Health and environmental research | $10,000 |
| K2 Toxicology and Integrated Risk Assessment LLC | Health and environmental research | $9,600 |
| Arche | Health and environmental research | $9,265 |
| Individual | Health and environmental research | $8,270 |
| Nickel Institute Beijing Office | Health and environmental research | $7,761 |
| Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry | Health and environmental research | $7,500 |
| Wca Environment Limited | Health and environmental research | $4,976 |
| Cam Science Alliance | Health and environmental research | $4,250 |
| Particle Technology Group DBA Particle Technology Labs | Health and environmental research | $4,215 |
| Wca Environmental LTD | Health and environmental research | $4,164 |
| International Zinc Association | Health and environmental research | $3,150 |
| Alfa Chemistry Inc | Health and environmental research | $2,640 |
| Arche | Health and environmental research | $2,526 |
| Ecotox LLC | Health and environmental research | $2,340 |
| Wca Environmental LTD | Health and environmental research | $2,304 |
| Qmineral BV | Health and environmental research | $1,905 |
| Rosemary Louise Nixon | Health and environmental research | $1,000 |
| Ebrc Consulting GMBH | Health and environmental research | $593 |
| Nickel Institute Beijing Office | Health and environmental research | $91 |
Officers and trustees
- Veronique Steukers
- Hudson Bates
- Gerald Schuetz
- Jessica Hilgoe
- Christian E Schlekat
- Linda Quirk
Questions people ask
Does Nipera Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Most applications are replies to proposal requests made by nipera with specific deadlines..
How much does Nipera Inc give?
$622,877 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $9,800.
Who runs Nipera Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Veronique Steukers (Chairman), Hudson Bates (Former Chairman), Gerald Schuetz (Treasurer THR: 3/6/2025) and Jessica Hilgoe (Treasurer FR: 3/7/2025) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nipera Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and science and research.