William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation
The William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Urbandale, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations focused on religious and community service, education, public media, and other purposes.
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation gave $11K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $813.857), top state Illinois. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,394
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $814
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $211,248
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (29% 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 William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7107 Monroe Ct, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 689-0075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crossroads United Methodist Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (29%), Iowa (25%), Minnesota (18%), Pennsylvania (13%), and West Virginia (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Ohio and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $720. How we count
Medians: $849 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $8K (2020) to $13K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads United Methodist Church Washington, IL | To help service community through service & religion | $2,847 |
| Awakening International Ministries Minneapolis, MN | To make Jesus known around the world& to put churches in unreachedplaces | $2,000 |
| Joshua Christian Academy Des Moines, IA | To build a Christ-centered academic foundationwithin children, to serve God and othersthrough biblical education | $1,000 |
| Open Air Campaigners Nazareth, PA | an evangelistic ministry of preachingthe Gospel to lost people and mobilizingthe body of Christ to do the same | $1,000 |
| Pay It Forward Des Moines Ankeny, IA | Local initiatives focused on kindness& community support in the foster care system | $947 |
| White Dove Ministries Clive, IA | To share the message of God & fellowship & shareinsights from the Father. To prepare peopleto enter the union with the Messiah. | $750 |
| Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association Evanston, IL | To provide an oustanding golf facilitythat focuses on youth and familygolf and that provides value | $500 |
| Dementia Society of America Doylestown, PA | To encourage life-enrichment achievements& serve individuals who are facing challenges with Dementia-related disorders | $500 |
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | To support students& staff in achieving theiracademic & education goals | $400 |
| Friends of West Virginia Public Broadcasting Charleston, WV | To help educate, informand inspire peoplethrough media | $400 |
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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 | $211,248 | $11,729 | $14,401 | $11,394 | 14 | — | $13,655 | — |
| 2024 | $210,015 | $2,583 | $13,859 | $10,830 | 13 | — | $10,149 | — |
| 2023 | $211,607 | $229 | $13,154 | $10,198 | 15 | — | $5,131 | — |
| 2022 | $314,606 | $-16,436 | $16,242 | $13,062 | 18 | $13,670 | $2,431 | $14,589 |
| 2021 | $249,233 | $77,911 | $14,321 | $10,633 | 18 | $12,565 | $89,397 | $10,896 |
| 2020 | $180,884 | $27,381 | $12,271 | $7,667 | 16 | — | $26,102 | $10,177 |
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 include support for religious ministries, educational organizations, community initiatives, public broadcasting, and organizations serving people facing particular challenges.
Joshua Christian Academy describes its mission as building a Christ-centered academic foundation for urban children and equipping children and families to serve God and others through biblical education. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $11,394. Grants ranged from $175 to $2,847, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2025 grants included $2,847 to Crossroads United Methodist Church, $2,000 to Awakening International Ministries, and $1,000 each to Joshua Christian Academy and Open Air Campaigners. Other grants included $947 to Pay It an individual recipient and $750 to White Dove Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William L Niemann and John Niemann as trustees.
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Niemann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L Niemann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation
How much does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation give each year?
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation gave $11K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 13 grants.
What is William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $814, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation give grants?
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (25%) and Minnesota (18%).
Does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Crossroads United Methodist Church ($2,847), Awakening International Ministries ($2,000) and Joshua Christian Academy ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation?
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation reported $211K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What does William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious ministries, educational organizations, community initiatives, public broadcasting, and organizations serving people facing particular challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7087816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William L & Doris E Niemann 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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