Private foundation · EIN 20-3675996 · Quincy, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Niemann Foods Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $89K total, median $1,000. 86% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$89K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in IL
86%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Written request Contact: Christopher J Niemann, 1501 North 12th Street, Quincy, Il, 2172215600 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of IllinoisUrbana, ILCollege of aces$35K
Illinois Athletic DepartmentChampaign, ILGeneral support$15K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$15K
Quincy UniversityQuincy, ILConnie niemann center for music$3,000
Quincy Notre Dame FoundationQuincy, ILGeneral support$3,000
Quincy YMCAQuincy, ILGeneral support$2,500
Culver Stockton CollegeCanton, MOAnnual fund$1,500
Sangamon County CeoEffingham, ILStudent leadership program$1,000
Adams County CeoQuincy, ILStudent leadership program$1,000
Rushville CeoQuincy, ILGeneral support$1,000
Quincy UniversityQuincy, ILSoccer program$1,000
Quincy ExchangeQuincy, ILGeneral support$1,000
Menard Caring Food PantryPetersburg, ILGeneral support$1,000
St Vincent de Paul PantryPekin, ILGeneral support$1,000
FIRST Christian ChurchCarthage, ILGeneral support$1,000
Platt County Ecumenical Food PantryMonticello, ILGeneral support$1,000
Danville Township Food PantryTilton, ILGeneral support$1,000
Palmyra Area Ministerial AlliancePalmyra, MOGeneral support$1,000
Salvation ArmySpringfield, ILGeneral support$1,000
Salvation ArmySpringfield, ILGeneral support$1,000
Danville Township Food PantryTiltom, ILGeneral support$1,000

By state: Illinois 18 · Michigan 1 · Missouri 2

About this foundation

Niemann Foods Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Quincy, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Niemann Foods Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Niemann Foods Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $89K across 21 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Niemann Foods Foundation give?

Illinois (18 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Missouri (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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