Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Arizona.
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 at a glance
In short: Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 gave $507K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Arizona. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $506,555
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,106
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,853
- Total assets
- $10,639,025
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008
- 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: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children in Need Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $338K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 105 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Arizona received 65% of grant dollars, followed by Florida at 16% and North Dakota at 10%. New York and Georgia each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $507K (2025) to $645K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $507K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children in Need Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General | $50,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General | $49,263 |
| Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | General | $40,000 |
| Reigning Grace Ranch Scottsdale, AZ | General | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association Saint Petersburg, FL | General | $29,558 |
| First United Methodist Church Jamestown, ND | General | $29,558 |
| Arizonans for Children Tempe, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Grand Canyon Council Scouting America Scottsdale, AZ | Scout Center Moving | $25,000 |
| Desert Mission Inc Scottsdale, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West Scottsdale, AZ | Education Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,639,025 | $1,023,241 | $757,017 | $506,555 | 24 | $622,741 | $904,817 | $712,815 |
| 2024 | $10,372,777 | $461,814 | $884,336 | $644,785 | 20 | $770,580 | $354,258 | $656,199 |
| 2023 | $10,783,363 | $518,913 | $870,505 | $625,475 | 20 | $733,486 | $398,226 | $625,027 |
| 2022 | $11,135,107 | $1,193,934 | $794,555 | $542,996 | 20 | $673,813 | $1,078,860 | $748,766 |
| 2021 | $10,735,922 | $380,566 | $744,777 | $516,318 | 21 | — | $273,929 | $665,425 |
| 2020 | $11,100,128 | $305,436 | $765,096 | $555,556 | 18 | — | $194,775 | $618,362 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting children in need, providing children’s healthcare, offering therapeutic and educational programs, promoting science education, and preserving art and history. For example, Children in Need Foundation says it raises funds for underprivileged children and programs that support children in need; Shriners Children’s describes its work as compassionate, high-quality care for children; and Arizona Science Center says it inspires, educates, and engages curious minds through science.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $506,555. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $19,852. The largest listed grants included $50,000 to Children in Need Foundation, $49,263 to Shriners Hospitals for Children, $40,000 to Reigning Grace Ranch, and $40,000 to Arizona Science Center. Other listed awards included $25,000 to Arizonans for Children, Desert Mission, and Scottsdale Museum of the West, and $20,000 to International Dark Sky Discovery Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Smith and James Weaver as co-trustees.
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Weaver
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Peter Smith
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Al Wartner (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Peter Smith (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008
How much does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 give each year?
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 gave $507K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $645K across 20 grants.
What is Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008's typical grant size?
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008's median grant in 2025 was $19,853, and its average grant was $21,106, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 that year got $25K on average.
Where does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 give grants?
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 gives mostly in Arizona: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and North Dakota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Jamestown, ND (2 grants).
Does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008's largest grantees?
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008's largest 2025 grantees include Children in Need Foundation ($50,000), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($49,263) and Arizona Science Center ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008?
Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $623K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $713K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting children in need, providing children’s healthcare, offering therapeutic and educational programs, promoting science education, and preserving art and history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008?
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 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.
Does Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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