Niemann Foods Foundation
Niemann Foods Foundation is a private foundation based in Quincy, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $89,000, including support for universities, schools, community organizations, and student leadership programs.
Niemann Foods Foundation at a glance
In short: Niemann Foods Foundation gave $89K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,000
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,238
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,581,566
- +8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% 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 Niemann Foods Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written request; the filing lists no award restrictions and no deadlines. It names Christopher J Niemann as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher J Niemann
Mailing address: 1501 North 12Th Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: (217) 221-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Niemann Foods Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Illinois ($35K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to recipients in Michigan, and 3% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Niemann Foods Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $94K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana, IL | College of Aces | $35,000 |
| Illinois Athletic Department Champaign, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Quincy University Quincy, IL | Connie Niemann Center for Music | $3,000 |
| Quincy Notre Dame Foundation Quincy, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Quincy YMCA Quincy, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Culver Stockton College Canton, MO | Annual Fund | $1,500 |
| Sangamon County CEO Effingham, IL | Student Leadership Program | $1,000 |
| Adams County CEO Quincy, IL | Student Leadership Program | $1,000 |
| Rushville CEO Quincy, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,581,566 | $260,425 | $141,776 | $89,000 | 21 | $90,177 | $28,894 | $80,606 |
| 2024 | $1,462,917 | $195,968 | $119,146 | $75,000 | 15 | $76,183 | $29,974 | $70,309 |
| 2023 | $1,386,095 | $195,243 | $148,724 | $94,000 | 15 | $95,174 | $11,218 | $59,607 |
| 2022 | $1,339,576 | $167,986 | $120,379 | $60,500 | 10 | $67,620 | $18,745 | $57,217 |
| 2021 | $1,291,969 | $471,249 | $131,657 | $84,500 | 10 | $85,591 | $293,193 | $51,984 |
| 2020 | $952,377 | $188,936 | $138,820 | $93,500 | 11 | — | $20,702 | $49,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Niemann Foods Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for the University of Illinois College of ACES, athletic and soccer programs, music, annual funds, general support, and student leadership programs.
Among its grantees, Quincy University describes itself as a Franciscan, Catholic, liberal arts institution focused on developing servant-leaders. Quincy Notre Dame Foundation describes its role as raising funds in support of Quincy Notre Dame High School. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $89,000 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grants included $35,000 to the University of Illinois for the College of ACES, $15,000 to the Illinois Athletic Department for general support, and $15,000 to the University of Michigan for general support. Other grants included $3,000 to Quincy University for the Connie Niemann Center for Music, $3,000 to Quincy Notre Dame Foundation for general support, and $2,500 to Quincy YMCA for general support. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Quincy University’s soccer program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric Niemann, Richard Niemann Jr, Christopher J Niemann, and Gerry Kettler as directors.
Niemann Foods Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher J. Niemann
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Niemann Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerry Kettler
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eric Niemann
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard H. Niemann Sr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Cook (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foods Foundation
How much does Niemann Foods Foundation give each year?
Niemann Foods Foundation gave $89K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 15 grants.
What is Niemann Foods Foundation's typical grant size?
Niemann Foods Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,238, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Niemann Foods Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Niemann Foods Foundation give grants?
Niemann Foods Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, IL (7 grants) and Springfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Niemann Foods Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Niemann Foods Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Niemann Foods Foundation's largest grantees?
Niemann Foods Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Illinois ($35,000), Illinois Athletic Department ($15,000) and University of Michigan ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Niemann Foods Foundation?
Niemann Foods Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Niemann Foods Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for the University of Illinois College of ACES, athletic and soccer programs, music, annual funds, general support, and student leadership programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Niemann Foods Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Niemann Foods Foundation's EIN?
Niemann Foods Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3675996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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