Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation
The Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including schools, a zoo association, a health foundation, and an organization supporting amateur radio satellite work.
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation gave $524K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $524,000
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,667
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,375,912
- +13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (95% 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 Velma Neiman Charitable 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: C/O Walter L Wittenberg 6434 Cecil, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 345-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis University High School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $479K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 57 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 5% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 (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 $375K (2021) to $524K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $524K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University High School St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $100,000 |
| DeSmet Jesuit High School St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Grade School St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $54,000 |
| Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish School St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Academy St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Radio Amateur Satellite Corp Washington, DC | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Cor Jesu Academy St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| The Immacolata Catholic Church St. Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,375,912 | $277,970 | $553,830 | $524,000 | 12 | $541,000 | $649,131 | $707,639 |
| 2023 | $1,210,303 | $268,820 | $536,266 | $502,000 | 13 | $524,500 | $484,309 | $587,451 |
| 2022 | $1,296,505 | $258,771 | $511,568 | $462,000 | 12 | $502,200 | $404,016 | $543,612 |
| 2021 | $1,343,933 | $249,679 | $428,962 | $375,000 | 10 | $422,122 | $367,373 | $510,808 |
| 2020 | $1,523,216 | $252,383 | $442,253 | $395,000 | 10 | — | $251,520 | $415,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $708K 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 went to organizations including several schools and other charitable organizations. Radio Amateur Satellite Corp describes its mission as designing and building satellites for amateur radio communication and promoting related skills and interest among potential users.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $524,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $100,000 each to St Louis University High School and DeSmet Jesuit High School, both for general educational purposes. Other listed grants included $54,000 to Christ the King Catholic Grade School; $50,000 each to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish School; and $25,000 to Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Walter L Wittenberg is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation is led by Walter L Wittenberg, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter L Wittenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation
How much does Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation gave $524K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $502K across 13 grants.
What is Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (11 grants).
Does Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis University High School ($100,000), DeSmet Jesuit High School ($100,000) and Christ the King Catholic Grade School ($54,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation?
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $708K (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 Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including several schools and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Velma Neiman Charitable 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 Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6362412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Velma Neiman Charitable 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 September 2026.
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 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Velma Neiman Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/velma-neiman-charitable-foundation-morg_33552a0e869c46e293580799345eb33c
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