Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $51,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$175,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$51,500
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $167,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $174,500 | 11 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $167,000 | 11 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 10 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert J Krall 83 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 242-2300, rkrall@hmhy.com |
| What to submit | All applications for grants from the foundation should be made by completing the karl and mildred niekamp charitable foundation grant application form, which can be obtained by contacting the foundation secretary (see part xv, line 2(a)). The application form requests various information and materials, including general information relating to the organization. |
| Restrictions | Grants made by the foundation shall be made for the accomplishment of charitable purposes however preference shall be afforded to qualifying organizations and uses located in marshall county West Virginia |
What Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 10 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strand Theatre Preservation Society | Fire Curtain Replacement | $51,500 |
| Moundsville Marshall CO Library | Microfilm Digitization Project and computers | $38,500 |
| Cameron High School | Student Assistance Fund and AP Tests | $20,000 |
| Marshall County Historical Society | Visitor Center RepairsCockayne House | $20,000 |
| Simpson United Methodist Church | Feeding Body & Soul Kitchen | $15,000 |
| John Marshall High School | Monarch Tidings Performance | $10,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony | Young Peoples Concert | $5,000 |
| Center McMechen Elementary | Student Assistance Fund | $5,000 |
| Sherrard Middle School | Student Assistance Fund | $5,000 |
| McNinch Primary School | Student assistance fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas C OConnor
- William J Yaeger Jr
- Robert J Krall
Questions people ask
Does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas C OConnor (Trustee), William J Yaeger Jr (Trustee) and Robert J Krall (Trustee).
What does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.