Nehring Family Nice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nehring Family Nice Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$310,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $305,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $255,000 | 7 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $305,000 | 8 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $310,000 | 10 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Nehring Family Nice 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 Nehring Family Nice Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 10 | $310,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Foundation | Program funding | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Children's Home Society of South Dakota | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Sanford Health Foundation Sioux Falls | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring of Sioux Falls | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Sioux Falls Casa | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Great Life Play Everything | Program funding | $25,000 |
| St Francis House of Sioux Falls | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Bishop Dudley Hospitality House | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Harmony South Dakota Inc | Program funding | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randall Nehring
- Deborah Krogstad
- Heidi Nehring Bloom
- Gretchen Chaplin
Questions people ask
Does Nehring Family Nice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nehring Family Nice Foundation give?
$310,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Nehring Family Nice Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randall Nehring (Director President), Deborah Krogstad (Director Vice President), Heidi Nehring Bloom (Director Secretary) and Gretchen Chaplin (Director).
What does Nehring Family Nice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.