James L Niemann Family Foundation
James L Niemann Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cedar Falls, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $310K.
James L Niemann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James L Niemann Family Foundation gave $150K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $6,973,157
- +1118.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (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 L Niemann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sumner Emergency Medical Services ($35K). Together the top 5 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James L Niemann Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 114% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner Emergency Medical Services Sumner, IA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| St John Lutheran Church Sumner, IA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Friends of Comm Memorial Hosp Fdn Sumner, IA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sumner Fire and Rescue Sumner, IA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sumner Ministerial Association Sumner, IA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,973,157 | $6,579,066 | $178,160 | $150,000 | 5 | $151,251 | $310,140 | $234,545 |
| 2024 | $572,251 | $59,551 | $69,473 | $60,000 | 4 | $60,000 | $50,878 | $62,675 |
| 2023 | $582,173 | $63,930 | $67,998 | $60,000 | 4 | $60,000 | $56,154 | $57,226 |
| 2022 | $586,241 | $85,588 | $77,560 | $70,000 | 5 | $70,000 | $22,531 | $60,055 |
| 2021 | $578,213 | $50,760 | $69,228 | $60,000 | 6 | $60,540 | $42,088 | $61,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James L Niemann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James L Niemann Family Foundation is led by Emalee Coleman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emalee Coleman
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Niemann
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Niemann (2021–2023) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 L Niemann Family Foundation
How much does James L Niemann Family Foundation give each year?
James L Niemann Family Foundation gave $150K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 4 grants.
What is James L Niemann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James L Niemann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James L Niemann Family Foundation give grants?
James L Niemann Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sumner, IA (5 grants).
Does James L Niemann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on James L Niemann Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are James L Niemann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James L Niemann Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sumner Emergency Medical Services ($35,000), St John Lutheran Church ($35,000) and Friends of Comm Memorial Hosp Fdn ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James L Niemann Family Foundation?
James L Niemann Family Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (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 is James L Niemann Family Foundation's EIN?
James L Niemann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4033945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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