Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 86-6083347

The Don Nierling Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Classified as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a general grantmaking foundation without specified subject area restrictions.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.6M

+2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$507K

-21.4% YoY

Grant Count

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

-34.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 reported a distributable amount of $713K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes general grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent grantees have included:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

States: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, and New York

Cities: Atlanta, Glendale, Jamestown, Mesa, Payson, Phoenix, Prescott, Queen Creek, Rochester, Saint Petersburg, Scottsdale, Tampa, Tempe, Waukon, and White Plains

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $1.6M (55%)

Florida $541K (19%)

North Dakota $365K (13%)

Georgia $133K (5%)

Iowa $68K (2%)

Minnesota $68K (2%)

New York $68K (2%)

North Carolina $41K (1%)

States

Arizona Florida Georgia Iowa Minnesota North Carolina North Dakota New York

Cities

AtlantaFlagstaffFountain HillGlendaleJamestownLane PhoenixMesaPaysonPhoenixPrescottQueen CreekRochesterSaint PetersburgScottsdaleTampaTempeWaukonWhite Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $10,639,025 (2025)

Total Revenue: $1,023,241 (2025)

Total Expenses: $757,017 (2025)

Staff: 1 employee

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$10,639,025	$10,372,777	$10,783,363
Revenue	$1,023,241	$461,814	$518,913
Expenses	$757,017	$884,336	$870,505
Qualifying Distributions	$622,741	$770,580	$733,486
Net Investment Income	$904,817	$354,258	$398,226
Distributable Amount	$712,815	$656,199	$625,027

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Children in Need Foundation ($50,000), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($49,263), Arizona Science Center ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARIZONANS FOR CHILDREN TEMPE, AZ	GENERAL	$25,000
CHILDREN IN NEED FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ	GENERAL	$50,000
PRESCOTT PEOPLE WHO CARE PRESCOTT, AZ	GENERAL	$5,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SAINT PETERSBURG, FL	GENERAL	$29,558
MARCH OF DIMES WHITE PLAINS, NY	GENERAL	$9,853
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$9,853
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TAMPA, FL	GENERAL	$49,263
MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER, MN	GENERAL	$9,853
ST PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WAUKON, IA	GENERAL	$9,853
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JAMESTOWN, ND	GENERAL	$29,558

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by two co-trustees:

Peter Smith — Co-trustee (2 hours per week, $34,865 annual compensation)
James Weaver — Co-trustee (2 hours per week, $34,865 annual compensation)

Krystal Zec serves as Vice President.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PETER SMITH	CO-TRUSTEE	2	$36,105
JAMES WEAVER	CO-TRUSTEE	2	$36,105

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008?

The foundation makes general grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent grantees have included: • Children in Need Foundation ($50,000) • Shriners Hospitals for Children Employee Disaster Relief Fund ($49,263) • Reigning Grace Ranch ($40,000) The foundation made 21 grants in its most recent fiscal year. In 2025, the foundation reported total expenses of $757,017.

Where does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 make grants?

The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **States:** Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, and New York **Cities:** Atlanta, Glendale, Jamestown, Mesa, Payson, Phoenix, Prescott, Queen Creek, Rochester, Saint Petersburg, Scottsdale, Tampa, Tempe, Waukon, and White Plains

What size grants does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 award?

In 2025, Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 awarded 24 grants totaling $507K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 reported a distributable amount of $713K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008's EIN?

Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6083347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.