Diemer Family Foundation
Diemer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oklahoma, including organizations in Tonkawa and Ponca City.
Diemer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Diemer Family Foundation gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oklahoma. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,150
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,679
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $293,239
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diemer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14211 S 13Th Street, Tonkawa, OK 74653
Phone: (580) 628-3052
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diemer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tonkawa First United Methodist Chur ($8K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Diemer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $413; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $425 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tonkawa First United Methodist Chur Tonkawa, OK | Donation | $7,600 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundatio Tonkawa, OK | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tonkawa Livestock Boosters Club Tonkawa, OK | Donation | $700 |
| Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce Tonkawa, OK | Donation | $600 |
| Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Ponca City, OK | Donation | $250 |
| Kay County Child Welfare Advisory B Ponca City, OK | Donation | $250 |
| Marland Children's Home Ponca City, OK | Donation | $250 |
| Opportunity Center Inc Ponca City, OK | Donation | $250 |
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundatio Tonkawa, OK | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $293,239 | $41,231 | $24,644 | $20,150 | 12 | $20,150 | $16,569 | $15,424 |
| 2023 | $273,355 | $24,215 | $12,584 | $12,200 | 9 | $12,200 | $11,780 | $14,473 |
| 2022 | $243,963 | $26,221 | $19,369 | $14,280 | 12 | $14,280 | $9,627 | $12,903 |
| 2020 | $256,696 | $3,813 | $16,346 | $12,071 | 7 | — | $3,813 | $24,305 |
| 2019 | $241,401 | $20,848 | $16,331 | $11,816 | 8 | — | $7,898 | $11,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diemer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a college foundation, a church, a livestock boosters club, a chamber of commerce, schools, and nonprofits. Among the recipients, Hospice of an individual recipient describes its mission as providing end-of-life care at no expense to patients while supporting their families and others experiencing grief. Opportunity Center Inc. says it provides sustainable, innovative, and compassionate facilities and services for the lifelong benefit of people with developmental disabilities in Kay County. Marland Children’s Home says its mission is to bring children together with nurturing families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $20,150. Grants ranged from $50 to $7,600, with a median grant of $250. Larger grants included $7,600 to Tonkawa First United Methodist Church, $5,000 each to Northern Oklahoma College Foundation for a scholarship and a donation, and $700 to Tonkawa Livestock Boosters Club. Other recipients included Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce ($600), Hospice of an individual recipient ($250), Kay County Child Welfare Advisory Board ($250), Marland Children’s Home ($250), and Opportunity Center Inc. ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Q Diemer Jr as president, Kristi A Desjarlais as VP/assistant secretary, and Misty Jo Turley as VP/assistant secretary.
Diemer Family Foundation is led by Robert Q. Diemer Jr., President on filings since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Q. Diemer Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristi A. Desjarlais
Vice President & Asstsecr
Vice President & Assistant Secretary → Vice President & Asstsecr, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Misty Jo Turley
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
V P & Assistant Secretary → Vice President & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kristi A DesJarlais Kristi A DesJar (2020) — Vice President & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Misty Jo Turley Misty Jo Turley Tur (2020) — V P & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Robert Q Diemer Robert Q Diemer Die (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Diemer Family Foundation
How much does Diemer Family Foundation give each year?
Diemer Family Foundation gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 9 grants.
What is Diemer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Diemer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,679, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diemer Family Foundation that year got $413 on average.
Where does Diemer Family Foundation give grants?
Diemer Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tonkawa, OK (7 grants) and Ponca City, OK (4 grants).
Does Diemer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Diemer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are Diemer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Diemer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tonkawa First United Methodist Chur ($7,600), Northern Oklahoma College Foundatio ($5,100 across 2 grants) and Tonkawa Livestock Boosters Club ($700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Diemer Family Foundation?
Diemer Family Foundation reported $293K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Diemer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a college foundation, a church, a livestock boosters club, a chamber of commerce, schools, and nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diemer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Diemer Family Foundation's EIN?
Diemer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1278591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Diemer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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