Don Nierling Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 86-6083347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$735K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,104 and $36,313.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Dark Sky Discovery Center | Fountain Hill, AZ | General | $65,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General | $60,522 |
| Joy Bus | Phoenix, AZ | General | $56,200 |
| Arizona Science Center | Phoenix, AZ | General | $50,000 |
| Desert Mission Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $50,000 |
| Aspiring Youth Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association | Saint Petersburg, FL | General | $36,313 |
| First United Methodist Church Treasurer | Jamestown, ND | General | $36,313 |
| Billy's Place | Glendale, AZ | General | $26,500 |
| Grand Canyon Council Scouting America | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $25,400 |
| Sunshine Rescue Missions | Flagstaff, AZ | General | $25,290 |
| Agape House of Prescott Inc | Prescott, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Charro Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Crippled Children's School | Jamestown, ND | General | $24,209 |
| Payson Senior Center Inc | Payson, AZ | General | $20,000 |
| Reigning Grace Ranch | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $20,000 |
| Excelecia School in the Creighton School | Pheonix, AZ | General | $18,000 |
| March of Dimes | White Plains, NY | General | $12,104 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | General | $12,104 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General | $12,104 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church | Waukon, IA | General | $12,104 |
| Canyon State Academy | Queen Creek, AZ | General | $12,104 |
| The Salvation Army Gift Services Dept | Phoenix, AZ | General | $12,104 |
| Jamestown University | Jamestown, NC | General | $12,104 |
| Arizona Game and Fish Department | Pheonix, AZ | General | $12,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services Inc | Prescott, AZ | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $735,475 | 27 |
| 2024 | $506,555 | 24 |
| 2023 | $644,785 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632449349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6083347
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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