Jack Picheles Nielsen
Jack Picheles Nielsen is a private foundation based in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing lists 15 grants, each with an education purpose.
Jack Picheles Nielsen at a glance
In short: Jack Picheles Nielsen gave $110K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,930
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,329
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $131,705
- +5191.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack Picheles Nielsen
- 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: 5655 Hwy 12 W PO Box 69, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Phone: (763) 479-5246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Picheles Nielsen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alexandra Wittig ($12K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 30% to South Dakota, 11% to Wisconsin, and 6% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack Picheles Nielsen open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $180K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Wittig Germantown, WI | Education | $12,000 |
| Madilyn Kramber Andover, MN | Education | $12,000 |
| Jada Barsness Grand Rapids, MN | Education | $11,499 |
| Lucas Berg Dell Rapids, SD | Education | $9,828 |
| Paige Landrum Lineville, IA | Education | $6,608 |
| Aby Denneson Maple Plain, MN | Education | $6,000 |
| Cassandra Drusch Delano, MN | Education | $6,000 |
| Katlyn Drusch Delano, MN | Education | $6,000 |
| Luke Lofswold Crooks, SD | Education | $6,000 |
| Ella Pry Colton, SD | Education | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,705 | $240,085 | $110,867 | $109,930 | 15 | $109,930 | $85 | $3,304 |
| 2023 | $2,489 | $125,146 | $135,028 | $134,223 | 14 | $134,223 | $146 | $385 |
| 2022 | $13,211 | $170,021 | $181,096 | $180,360 | 16 | $180,360 | $21 | $923 |
| 2021 | $24,286 | $105,032 | $96,336 | $95,605 | 13 | $95,605 | $32 | $982 |
| 2020 | $15,590 | $50,013 | $40,675 | $42,500 | 9 | — | $13 | $538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack Picheles Nielsen reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $109,930 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,319 to $12,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest listed grants were $12,000 to Alexandra Wittig of Germantown, Wisconsin, and $12,000 to Madilyn Kramber of Andover, Minnesota, both for education. Other listed grants included $11,499 to Jada Barsness of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and $9,828 to Lucas Berg of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Les Nielsen and Joe Piche as trustees.
Jack Picheles Nielsen's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Les Nielsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Piche
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Piche (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jack Picheles Nielsen
How much does Jack Picheles Nielsen give each year?
Jack Picheles Nielsen gave $110K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 14 grants.
What is Jack Picheles Nielsen's typical grant size?
Jack Picheles Nielsen's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,329, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack Picheles Nielsen that year got $8K on average.
Where does Jack Picheles Nielsen give grants?
Jack Picheles Nielsen gives mostly in Minnesota: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (30%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dell Rapids, SD (2 grants), Delano, MN (2 grants) and Colton, SD (2 grants).
Does Jack Picheles Nielsen give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Jack Picheles Nielsen's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (15 grants).
Who are Jack Picheles Nielsen's largest grantees?
Jack Picheles Nielsen's largest 2024 grantees include Alexandra Wittig ($12,000), Madilyn Kramber ($12,000) and Jada Barsness ($11,499), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack Picheles Nielsen?
Jack Picheles Nielsen reported $132K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Picheles Nielsen?
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 Jack Picheles Nielsen's EIN?
Jack Picheles Nielsen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2429270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack Picheles Nielsen 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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