The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec is a private foundation, based in Pickney, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $107K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec at a glance
In short: The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec gave $7K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $897.5), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,180
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $898
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $106,571
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hiland Lake Conservancy ($2K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hiland Lake Conservancy Pinckney, MI | General Fund | $1,650 |
| ALS Mid Atlantic Fort Washington, PA | General Fund | $1,030 |
| People's Church Pinckney, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuit Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Pinckey Fire Department Pinckney, MI | Generl Fund | $1,000 |
| Putnam Township Cares Pinckney, MI | General Fund | $500 |
| ALS Mid Atlantic Fort Washington, PA | General Fund | $500 |
| People's Church Pinckney, MI | General Fund | $500 |
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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 | $106,571 | $7,257 | $7,780 | $7,180 | 8 | $7,180 | $7,257 | $5,252 |
| 2023 | $107,094 | $5,135 | $5,750 | $5,200 | 4 | $5,200 | $5,135 | $5,329 |
| 2022 | $107,709 | $1,487 | $5,852 | $5,250 | 3 | $5,250 | $1,487 | $5,459 |
| 2021 | $112,074 | $12 | $7,865 | $7,300 | 5 | $7,300 | $12 | $5,856 |
| 2020 | $119,927 | $351 | $7,605 | $7,100 | 5 | — | $351 | $6,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec is led by Brian G. Niemiec, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian G. Niemiec
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie J. Niemiec
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 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 Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec
How much does The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec give each year?
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec gave $7K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's typical grant size?
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $898, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec give grants?
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec gives mostly in Michigan: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pinckney, MI (5 grants) and Fort Washington, PA (2 grants).
Does The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's largest grantees?
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's largest 2024 grantees include Hiland Lake Conservancy ($1,650), ALS Mid Atlantic ($1,530 across 2 grants) and People's Church ($1,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec?
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec reported $107K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's EIN?
The Niemiec Family Foundation Niemiec's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3338112. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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