The Niemiec Family Fund
The Niemiec Family Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including music, dance, education, and religious organizations.
The Niemiec Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Niemiec Family Fund gave $207K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $207,100
- -2.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,355
- +27.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,986,196
- +15.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Niemiec Family Fund
- 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: Strauss Assoc 307 5Th Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 10016-6517
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Niemiec Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center ($61K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 117 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (56%), Rhode Island (31%), Connecticut (5%), Massachusetts (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Niemiec Family Fund open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $256K (2023). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center New York, NY | General | $60,600 |
| Newport Classical Music Festival Newport, RI | General | $25,000 |
| Music Viva NY New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Newport String Project Newport, RI | General | $20,000 |
| Unitarian Church of All Souls New York, NY | General | $17,500 |
| Le KORS0 - Aflk Betheny, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Newport Contemporary Ballet Newport, RI | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collection Dover, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Heart and Soul Charitable Fund New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,986,196 | $760,903 | $216,650 | $207,100 | 20 | $211,650 | $742,815 | $275,091 |
| 2025 | $3,440,927 | $499,414 | $220,567 | $211,500 | 26 | $213,675 | $398,632 | $224,680 |
| 2024 | $3,159,819 | $574,027 | $240,050 | $234,500 | 22 | $236,550 | $433,946 | $182,907 |
| 2023 | $2,823,767 | $773,084 | $264,914 | $255,500 | 25 | $257,475 | $367,628 | $160,597 |
| 2022 | $2,636,145 | $676,363 | $208,925 | $200,000 | 24 | $201,925 | $632,339 | $168,768 |
| 2021 | $2,162,497 | $614,391 | $231,929 | $214,369 | 20 | — | $586,268 | $135,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Niemiec Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $275K for 2026 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, among others. The Newport String Project describes its work as chamber music performances and youth mentoring, including free string lessons for students and community concerts. Newport Contemporary Ballet says it engages people through performance, dance education, and community connection. St. Michael’s Country Day School describes its mission as developing courageous learners and caring citizens. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the fund’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the fund reported 20 grants totaling $207,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,600, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $60,600 to Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, $25,000 to Newport Classical Music Festival, $20,000 each to Music Viva NY and Newport String Project, and $17,500 to Unitarian Church of All Souls. The listed grants were for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David W Niemiec and Melanie M Niemiec as trustees.
The Niemiec Family Fund's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David W. Niemiec
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie M. Niemiec
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Fund
How much does The Niemiec Family Fund give each year?
The Niemiec Family Fund gave $207K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $212K across 26 grants.
What is The Niemiec Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Niemiec Family Fund's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,355, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Niemiec Family Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Niemiec Family Fund give grants?
The Niemiec Family Fund gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Newport, RI (4 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does The Niemiec Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Niemiec Family Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Niemiec Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Niemiec Family Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center ($60,600), Newport Classical Music Festival ($25,000) and Music Viva NY ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Niemiec Family Fund?
The Niemiec Family Fund reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (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 The Niemiec Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, among others. The Newport String Project describes its work as chamber music performances and youth mentoring, including free string lessons for students and community concerts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Niemiec Family Fund?
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 The Niemiec Family Fund's EIN?
The Niemiec Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3689379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Niemiec Family Fund 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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