John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation
The John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation is a Portland, Oregon-based supporting organization of the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). It makes grants to further OCF’s mission of improving the lives of all Oregonians through philanthropy.
John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $368,297
- +49.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,230,593
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1221 Sw Yamhill Street 100, Portland, OR 97205-2108
Phone: (503) 227-6846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 86 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. The listed grantees are located in Oregon communities including Oregon City, Bend, Medford, Roseburg, Eugene, Hood River, Ashland, and Pendleton.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 14 of 21 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 24% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $941K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR | Higher Education | $85,000 |
| Bethel School District Eugene, OR | K12 Education | $75,000 |
| Clackamas Community College Foundation Oregon City, OR | Higher Education | $69,992 |
| J Bar J Youth Services Bend, OR | Workforce Development | $68,200 |
| Northwest Children's Theater & School Portland, OR | Performing Arts | $50,000 |
| The Family Nurturing Center Medford, OR | Early Childhood | $50,000 |
| Pine Eagle School District 61 Halfway, OR | K12 Education | $49,431 |
| Oregon 4-H Foundation Corvallis, OR | OST and Mentoring | $48,300 |
| Pendleton Children's Center Pendleton, OR | Early Childhood | $40,000 |
| Lane Arts Council Eugene, OR | Arts Education | $40,000 |
Ready to take the next step with John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,297 | $4 | $1,230,593 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $245,980 | $4 | $1,187,706 | $940,923 | 21 | $4 |
| 2022 | $351,311 | $5,453,794 | $1,527,045 | $1,285,928 | 25 | $-861,923 |
| 2021 | $159,857 | $300,866 | $911,351 | $699,999 | 21 | $145,199 |
| 2020 | $6,701,508 | $2,304,411 | $1,287,866 | $1,111,651 | 19 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it makes grants to further OCF’s mission of improving the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Its 2024 filing identifies grant activities including higher education, K–12 education, out-of-school-time programs and mentoring, and early childhood.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the kinds of work funded. Clackamas Community College Foundation says it raises and donates funds for college programs and facilities. J BAR J Youth Services describes its mission as promoting innovative options for at-risk youth and families toward self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. The Family Nurturing Center says it works to strengthen families so children can live safely and develop fully in their parents’ care. Lane Arts Council describes its work as engaging Lane County in the transformative power of the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $940,923 in grants across 21 grants. Examples of 2023 grants include $69,992 to Clackamas Community College Foundation, $68,200 to J BAR J Youth Services, $50,000 to The Family Nurturing Center, and $48,300 to Oregon 4-H Foundation. It also gave $40,000 each to Lane Arts Council, Arts in Education of the Gorge, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, and Pendleton Childrens Center.
The 2024 filing lists no grants in its summary financial data. Its accompanying narrative names grant activities and recipients, but the listed early-childhood entry for Family Building Blocks does not include an amount.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Niemeyer as President and Ginger Niemeyer as Secretary. Other listed officers and directors are Max Williams, Treasurer; Sue Miller and Tom Neilsen, Directors; Erica D Daley, Assistant Treasurer; and Ray Klinke, Assistant Secretary.
John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation is led by John Niemeyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Niemeyer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Neilsen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica D Daley
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Niemeyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Klinke
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation
How large is John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation?
John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation reported $368K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $4.
What does John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it makes grants to further OCF’s mission of improving the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Its 2024 filing identifies grant activities including higher education, K–12 education, out-of-school-time programs and mentoring, and early childhood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation?
John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. The listed grantees are located in Oregon communities including Oregon City, Bend, Medford, Roseburg, Eugene, Hood River, Ashland, and Pendleton.
What is John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation's EIN?
John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2399486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland, OR
The Oregon Community Foundation funds Oregon nonprofits and community-serving projects across education, health, arts and culture, housing, economic and community vitality, and the environment. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to nearly $8 million; applications are accepted through specific grant programs and cycles, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
2,149
Total Given
$171.4M
OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation
Portland, OR
The foundation supports nonprofits serving children, working-poor people, people with disabilities, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness, and also awards school scholarships. It primarily funds Oregon, with grants and scholarships also serving Southwest Washington; in 2024, grants ranged from $5,500 to $3,487,608, with a median of $21,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$637.5M
Grants
531
Total Given
$23.3M
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
Wilsonville, OR
The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation supports Oregon nonprofits working in education, community, arts and creativity, health, and well-being, often through unrestricted operating grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; it also has a Washington Fund for organizations serving Washington and/or Oregon. Its primary grant programs open in January and June; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$374.9M
Grants
663
Total Given
$20.5M
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
The Roundhouse Foundation
Sisters, OR
The Roundhouse Foundation supports innovative arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education projects that benefit rural Oregon and Tribal communities. Its typical grant is around $10,000 overall; Open Call awards are usually about $2,501–$30,000, and Small Grants range from $500–$2,500.
Assets
$344.5M
Grants
621
Total Given
$15.6M
The Autzen Foundation
Portland, OR
The Autzen Foundation funds small nonprofits working in social services, arts and culture, education, environmental initiatives, and youth programs that directly serve Oregon or Clark County, Washington residents. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through its online system during open cycles, beginning with a letter of inquiry.
Assets
$24.9M
Grants
305
Total Given
$1.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Oregon
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John and Ginger Niemeyer Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?