Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Fairhope, Alabama. It reported 21 grants totaling $21,500 in 2025, with grants supporting organizations including a school, a public library, child advocacy and service organizations, and other nonprofits.
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr gave $22K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,500
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,024
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $458,995
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to contact Kenneth Niemeyer by letter and include a copy of their tax-exempt status. It states that there are no deadlines and that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth Niemeyer
Mailing address: 7 Fels Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: (251) 928-5584
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairhope Public Library ($4K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fairhope, Alabama. In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama; the filing also reports shares for New York (5%), Georgia (5%), Tennessee (5%), and Maine (2%). Listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr gives
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2025) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairhope Public Library Fairhope, AL | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education Fairhope, AL | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Baldwin County Child Advocacy Summerdale, AL | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Mobile, AL | St. Lawrence Church | $1,000 |
| Children of the World Fairhope, AL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast Daphne, AL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Rotary Youth Club Fairhope, AL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $458,995 | $23,000 | $28,491 | $21,500 | 21 | $27,500 | $23,000 | $23,016 |
| 2024 | $464,483 | $21,081 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 19 | $25,000 | $21,081 | $23,215 |
| 2023 | $468,402 | $532,026 | $135 | — | — | $55 | $50,026 | $15,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education describes its mission as providing educational instruction for children through eighth grade. Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Other 2025 recipients include organizations serving LGBTQ youth, island and coastal communities, veterans, and low-income families seeking housing; those descriptions are the grantees’ own.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $21,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the larger grants were $4,000 to Fairhope Public Library and $3,000 to Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education, both in Fairhope, Alabama. Other listed awards included $1,500 to Baldwin County Child Advocacy and $1,000 each to Catholic Charities Appeal, Children of the World, Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast, Habitat for Humanity, Southern Poverty Law Center, Rotary Youth Club, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Children’s of Alabama.
The filing also lists 2025 grants of $500 to Island Institute, Prism United, and Wounded Warrior Project. Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education says it provides educational instruction through eighth grade; Island Institute describes work with island and coastal communities; Prism United says it responds to the comprehensive needs of LGBTQ youth; and Wounded Warrior Project describes programs and advocacy for veterans, service members, and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kenneth Niemeyer is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr is led by Kenneth Niemeyer, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Niemeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr
How much does Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr give each year?
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr gave $22K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 19 grants.
What is Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,024, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr give grants?
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr gives mostly in Alabama: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fairhope, AL (4 grants), Mobile, AL (3 grants), Daphne, AL (2 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Fairhope Public Library ($4,000), Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education ($3,000) and Baldwin County Child Advocacy ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr?
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr reported $459K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education describes its mission as providing educational instruction for children through eighth grade. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr?
The filing instructs applicants to contact Kenneth Niemeyer by letter and include a copy of their tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's EIN?
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6533803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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