Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda
The Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $9.2 million in grants to 10 charitable organizations.
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda at a glance
In short: Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda gave $9.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $920K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,200,000
- +918980.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $920,000
- +183716.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $850,000
- Total assets
- $188,503,745
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 11647, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 820-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Louis Zoo ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (59%), Nevada (16%), Pennsylvania (14%), and Illinois (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda gives
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $9.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $9.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $2,000,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $1,500,000 |
| National Law Enforcement Foundation Minden, NV | General Operating | $1,500,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity Wexford, PA | General Operating | $1,300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| St Louis Arc Inc Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $700,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $600,000 |
| Miriam School and Learning Center St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $300,000 |
| Avenues Counseling Center Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $50,000 |
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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 | $188,503,745 | $12,847,329 | $11,157,567 | $9,200,000 | 10 | $9,592,176 | $11,405,602 | $10,480,714 |
| 2023 | $186,985,874 | $184,532,268 | $836,439 | $1,001 | 2 | $2,803 | $4,604,514 | $8,820,416 |
| 2022 | $1,423,685 | $1,423,685 | — | — | — | — | — | $576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda reported a distributable amount of $10.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose own missions include providing health care, services for children with disabilities, support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health counseling, and community advocacy and services. For example, St. Louis Arc says it empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through services, support, and advocacy; Avenues Counseling Center says it provides mental health counseling regardless of ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $9,200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $850,000. All listed grants were designated for general operating support.
The largest grants went to Saint Louis Zoo ($2,000,000), Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation ($1,500,000), National Law Enforcement Foundation ($1,500,000), Variety the Children’s Charity ($1,300,000), and Ronald McDonald House ($1,000,000). Other recipients were St Louis Arc Inc ($700,000), Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis ($600,000), Miriam School and Learning Center ($300,000), Avenues Counseling Center ($250,000), and Jewish Federation of St Louis ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Regions Bank as trustee.
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on the 2024 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
$908K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Daniel Godar (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lacey Searfoss (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marcela Manjarrez (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Harpole (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $908K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda
How much does Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda give each year?
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda gave $9.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's typical grant size?
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's median grant in 2024 was $850,000, and its average grant was $920,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda give grants?
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda gives mostly in Missouri: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (16%) and Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (7 grants).
Does Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's largest grantees?
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Louis Zoo ($2,000,000), Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation ($1,500,000) and National Law Enforcement Foundation ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda?
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda reported $188.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.5M (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 Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's EIN?
Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1373749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-noemi-neidorff-family-founda-morg_e0f72d4193c44c3b9c5fb3515bb2bc49
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