The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation is a private foundation based in College Station, Texas. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation said it made a final distribution of its assets on December 5, 2024, and adopted a resolution of dissolution on October 15, 2024. It therefore appears to have wound down, and its past application information should not be treated as current.
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation gave $183K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,608
- +681.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,300
- +539.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing described an application outline requiring a title page, grant purpose, project budget and other financial information, organizational background, IRS tax-exempt letter, most recent audited financial…
The filing described an application outline requiring a title page, grant purpose, project budget and other financial information, organizational background, IRS tax-exempt letter, most recent audited financial statements or Form 990, and current operating budget. It also stated that applicants could contact the foundation for further details. Because the filing is marked final and the foundation reports that it made its final distribution in 2024, these instructions are historical and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Review Cycle
- The filing listed June 1 or November 1. Both are past cycles as of September 28, 2026, and should not be treated as current deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing listed June 1 or November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: The Joyce Nies And Peter Witt Found
Mailing address: 1851 Carrol Fancher Way Unit 445, College Station, TX 77845
Phone: (979) 485-2586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BCS Habitat for Humanity ($40K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that at least 80% of all distributions must go to organizations in the Bryan–College Station, Texas, geographical area or activities taking place there. In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 11% to Illinois, 8% to Washington, DC, 3% to Maryland, and 3% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2550% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BCS Habitat for Humanity Bryan, TX | General Op Needs | $40,000 |
| Tamu - Art Fund College Station, TX | General Op Needs | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | General Op Needs | $20,000 |
| Methodist Retirement Communities Fo The Woodlands, TX | General Op Needs | $18,050 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank Bryan, TX | General Op Needs | $13,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Op Needs | $10,000 |
| Tiny Hope Village Bryan, TX | General Op Needs | $9,500 |
| Brazos Interfaith Immigration Netwo Bryan, TX | General Op Needs | $9,000 |
| Voices for Children Bryan, TX | General Op Needs | $5,025 |
| Unlimited Potential of BV Bryan, TX | General Op Needs | $5,008 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that the distributions made that year were its final distribution of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $4,003 | $185,658 | $182,608 | 22 | $182,608 | $953 | $3,271 |
| 2023 | $182,543 | $107,055 | $24,463 | $23,378 | 18 | $23,378 | $104,506 | $3,567 |
| 2022 | $-26,358 | $5,310 | $8,750 | $7,720 | 25 | $7,720 | — | $9,079 |
| 2021 | $-2,642 | $3,828 | $7,898 | $6,890 | 21 | $6,890 | $651 | $5,989 |
| 2020 | $-708 | $37,656 | $55,145 | $54,235 | 24 | — | — | $6,746 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Brazos Valley Food Bank describes its mission as working toward a more resilient Brazos Valley where nutritious food and opportunity are attainable for all. Tiny Hope Village describes its work as providing permanent housing and a supportive community for people experiencing chronic homelessness in the Bryan/College Station and Hearne areas. Voices for Children describes its role as advocating for abused and neglected children under court jurisdiction through a local Court Appointed Special Advocates program.
Other 2024 grantees described their work as responding to humanitarian, climate, and community crises (World Central Kitchen); advancing racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center); and educating and inspiring environmental leaders (Tidelines Institute).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $182,608. Grant amounts ranged from $225 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $40,000 to BCS Habitat for Humanity, $25,000 to TAMU–Art Fund, $20,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation, $18,050 to Methodist Retirement Communities, and $13,000 to Brazos Valley Food Bank. The filing lists the grants as general operating needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joyce Nies, Peter Witt, Karen Melton, and Kyle Melton as trustees.
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joyce Nies
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Melton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Melton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Witt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/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 The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation
How much does The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation give each year?
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation gave $183K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 18 grants.
What is The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,300, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation give grants?
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (9 grants), College Station, TX (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include BCS Habitat for Humanity ($40,000), Tamu - Art Fund ($25,000) and University of Illinois Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation?
The filing described an application outline requiring a title page, grant purpose, project budget and other financial information, organizational background, IRS tax-exempt letter, most recent audited financial… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's EIN?
The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4567441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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