Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant

Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities. Established from a testamentary bequest in 1993, the trust honors Leo Niessen's philanthropic legacy, particularly benefiting Holy Redeemer Hospital and Red Cloud Indian School. While there are no geographic restrictions, preference is given to organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. The foundation does not support endowment requests.

Overview

Leo Niessen lived in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In 1993, his foundation was funded from a testamentary bequest. He was a charitable man who also made substantial philanthropic gifts to Holy Redeemer Hospital during his lifetime. He had a special affinity for Red Cloud Indian School of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. To this day, the Co-Trustees of his foundation continue to support this school, as well as the Holy Redeemer Hospital and The Society for the Propagation of the Faith. All grants are made in memory of Leo Niessen and his family. Mission To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Program areas Arts, culture and humanitiesEducationEnvironment/animalsHealth Human services Public/society benefit Religion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.There are no geographic limitations, however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not fund requests for endowments.