Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation
The Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. It makes grants for charitable purposes, with a stated preference for qualifying organizations and uses located in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation gave $175K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in West Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,373,491
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should complete the Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation grant application form, which can be obtained by contacting the foundation secretary. The form requests information and materials, including general information about the organization. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grants are for charitable purposes, with preference for qualifying organizations and uses in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert J Krall
Mailing address: 83 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 242-2300
Email: rkrall@hmhy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Strand Theatre Preservation Society ($52K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 53 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing gives preference to qualifying organizations and uses located in Marshall County, West Virginia. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2019) to $181K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strand Theatre Preservation Society Moundsville, WV | Fire Curtain Replacement | $51,500 |
| Moundsville Marshall CO Library Moundsville, WV | Microfilm Digitization Project and computers | $38,500 |
| Cameron High School Moundsville, WV | Student Assistance Fund and AP Tests | $20,000 |
| Marshall County Historical Society Glen Dale, WV | Visitor Center RepairsCockayne House | $20,000 |
| Simpson United Methodist Church Moundsville, WV | Feeding Body & Soul Kitchen | $15,000 |
| John Marshall High School Moundsville, WV | Monarch Tidings Performance | $10,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony Wheeling, WV | Young Peoples Concert | $5,000 |
| Center McMechen Elementary Mcmechen, WV | Student Assistance Fund | $5,000 |
| Sherrard Middle School Wheeling, WV | Student Assistance Fund | $5,000 |
| McNinch Primary School Moundsville, WV | Student assistance fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,373,491 | $111,654 | $254,695 | $175,000 | 10 | $212,364 | $87,158 | $229,522 |
| 2024 | $2,516,532 | $651,960 | $225,542 | $167,000 | 11 | $201,090 | $628,269 | $213,408 |
| 2023 | $2,090,114 | $96,563 | $233,216 | $174,500 | 11 | $209,163 | $73,429 | $200,916 |
| 2022 | $2,226,767 | $115,529 | $245,728 | $180,500 | 11 | $219,782 | $91,912 | $205,549 |
| 2021 | $2,356,966 | $174,268 | $203,699 | $149,000 | 10 | $182,341 | $154,340 | $218,348 |
| 2020 | $2,386,397 | $160,552 | $198,872 | $146,000 | 11 | — | $141,310 | $183,830 |
| 2019 | $2,424,717 | $230,778 | $204,909 | $141,000 | 10 | — | $211,363 | $178,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $230K 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
The foundation’s filing states that its grants are for charitable purposes; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects in cultural, educational, historical, and community-service settings.
One recipient, the Strand Theatre Preservation Society, describes its own mission as revitalizing the Strand Theatre in Moundsville to foster social, cultural, and economic growth in the community. The foundation awarded the society $51,500 in 2025 for fire curtain replacement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $175,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $51,500, with a median grant of $12,500. Other notable awards included $38,500 to Moundsville Marshall CO Library for a microfilm digitization project and computers; $20,000 to Cameron High School for a student assistance fund and AP tests; and $20,000 to Marshall County Historical Society for visitor center repairs at Cockayne House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas C OConnor, William J Yaeger Jr, and Robert J Krall as trustees.
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J Krall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $22K (2025)
Thomas C OConnor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $17K (2025)
William J Yaeger Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $22K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to William J Yaeger Jr (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation
How much does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation give each year?
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation gave $175K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 11 grants.
What is Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $17,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation give grants?
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Moundsville, WV (6 grants) and Wheeling, WV (2 grants).
Does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Assistance Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Strand Theatre Preservation Society ($51,500), Moundsville Marshall CO Library ($38,500) and Cameron High School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation?
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (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 does Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing states that its grants are for charitable purposes; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects in cultural, educational, historical, and community-service settings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should complete the Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation grant application form, which can be obtained by contacting the foundation secretary. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2790169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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