James E & Norma Kier Charitable
James E & Norma Kier Charitable is a private foundation, based in Ogden, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K.
James E & Norma Kier Charitable at a glance
In short: James E & Norma Kier Charitable gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,566
- +69.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,428
- -71.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $32,578
- +1054.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James E & Norma Kier Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prevent Child Abuse Utah ($44K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James E & Norma Kier Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $80K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prevent Child Abuse Utah Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $44,066 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Weber County School District Foundation Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Wasatch District Pipe Band Bountiful, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $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 | $32,578 | $134,796 | $105,040 | $62,566 | 6 | $63,723 | — | $2,466 |
| 2024 | $2,822 | $79,703 | $79,794 | $37,000 | 1 | $37,181 | $61 | $1,154 |
| 2023 | $2,913 | $73,588 | $88,432 | $46,852 | 4 | $47,809 | — | $1,344 |
| 2022 | $17,757 | $84,575 | $88,738 | $54,100 | 2 | $55,463 | $4 | $1,601 |
| 2021 | $21,920 | $75,201 | $124,875 | $79,942 | 7 | $82,382 | — | $2,152 |
| 2020 | $71,594 | $50,576 | $24,724 | $6,750 | 3 | — | — | $3,022 |
| 2019 | $45,742 | $51,660 | $78,585 | $47,600 | 8 | — | — | $3,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E & Norma Kier Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James E & Norma Kier Charitable's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonnie J. Kier-Herrick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara A. Kier-Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimi L. Kier-Noar
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma A. Kier
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott J. Kier
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Kier
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 James E & Norma Kier Charitable
How much does James E & Norma Kier Charitable give each year?
James E & Norma Kier Charitable gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 1 grant.
What is James E & Norma Kier Charitable's typical grant size?
James E & Norma Kier Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,428, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James E & Norma Kier Charitable give grants?
James E & Norma Kier Charitable gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ogden, UT (4 grants).
Does James E & Norma Kier Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James E & Norma Kier Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James E & Norma Kier Charitable's largest grantees?
James E & Norma Kier Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Prevent Child Abuse Utah ($44,066), Trinity Presbyterian Church ($5,000) and Weber County School District Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James E & Norma Kier Charitable?
James E & Norma Kier Charitable reported $33K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James E & Norma Kier Charitable's EIN?
James E & Norma Kier Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0001606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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