Niemann Family Foundation
The Niemann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheaton, Illinois. It supports educational experiences and charitable organizations through grants, with 2025 giving directed mainly to recipients in Illinois.
Niemann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Niemann Family Foundation gave $23K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,124
- -45.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,312
- -67.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $359,069
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Niemann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 203 N Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 340-8095
Website: https://www.niemannfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Niemann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund ($5K). Together the top 9 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 13% to recipients in Mississippi, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Niemann Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 233% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $43K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,300 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Chicago, IL | Donation to Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Church of the Spirit Chicago, IL | General fund grant | $4,000 |
| University of Mississippi Oxford, MS | Donation to Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Casita de Luna Chicago, IL | General fund grant | $3,000 |
| Tallgrass Sudbury School La Grange, IL | Contribution to Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Morton High School Cicero, IL | Donation to Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| DonorsChoose New York, NY | General fund grant | $324 |
| Western DuPage Special Recreation Foundation Carol Stream, IL | General fund grant | $300 |
| Waldorf School of DuPage Warrenville, IL | Donation to Scholarship fund | $200 |
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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 | $359,069 | $18,154 | $23,375 | $23,124 | 10 | $23,124 | $14,903 | — |
| 2024 | $364,291 | $17,425 | $43,195 | $42,722 | 6 | $42,722 | $16,952 | $18,329 |
| 2022 | $391,468 | $468 | $9,000 | $9,000 | 1 | $9,000 | $468 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to foster equitable access to quality education and educational experiences, helping learners of all backgrounds realize their potential. It says it seeks opportunities for people who may not be straight-A students or who follow paths outside traditional norms, and asks recipients to pay it forward.
The foundation says it partners with local organizations, including private schools, colleges, and individuals, to provide grants and scholarships. Its 2025 filing also describes direct charitable activity as civic activities and grants to civil rights organizations. Among the 2025 grant purposes were scholarship-fund contributions and general-fund grants. The University of Mississippi, a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and improving facilities for use by the university.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $23,124 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,300, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $5,300 to an individual recipient for a contribution to a NAACP scholarship fund; $5,000 to Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund for a scholarship fund; $4,000 to Church of the Spirit for its general fund; $3,000 to the University of Mississippi for a scholarship-fund donation; and $3,000 to Casita de Luna for its general fund. Other recipients included Tallgrass Sudbury School, Morton High School, DonorsChoose, Western DuPage Special Recreation Foundation, and Waldorf School of DuPage.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists ELEANOR F MCNEAR as President, MATTHEW R MCNEAR as Treasurer, CONNOR R MCNEAR as Vice President, and DELANEY F MCNEAR as Secretary.
Niemann Family Foundation is led by Eleanor F. McNear, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanor F. McNear
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connor R. McNear
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delaney F. McNear
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew R. McNear
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Niemann Family Foundation
How much does Niemann Family Foundation give each year?
Niemann Family Foundation gave $23K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 6 grants.
What is Niemann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Niemann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,312, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Niemann Family Foundation give grants?
Niemann Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Niemann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Niemann Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Scholarship fund" (4 grants).
Who are Niemann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Niemann Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund ($5,000), Church of the Spirit ($4,000) and University of Mississippi ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Niemann Family Foundation?
Niemann Family Foundation reported $359K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What does Niemann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to foster equitable access to quality education and educational experiences, helping learners of all backgrounds realize their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Niemann Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Niemann Family Foundation's EIN?
Niemann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4185947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Niemann Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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