Justin R Niklas Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 83-2610559 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$316K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL F WENKER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9885 3874 PAXTON AVE, CINCINNATI OH 45209 |
| Phone | 5133783075 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH ATTACHMENTS |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Light Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Springer School & Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| The Athenaeum of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| St Stephen Church | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Autism Connections | Milford, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Bethany House Services | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Martin of Tours | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa de Paz | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purposse | $7,500 |
| Catholic Inner School Education Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Churches Active in Northside (Cain) | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable pupose | $7,500 |
| Found House Interfaith Housing | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable pupose | $7,500 |
| Greater Cincinnati Behavior Health Services | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| St Cecilia School | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Faith Freedom Life | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Adventure Crew | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Bellarmine Chapel St Vincent Dde Paul | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Joy | Clarcksville, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lydia's House | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | Park Hills, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Ky | Covington, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf Centrer | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Up Spring | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Stepping Stones | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Adopt a Class | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Beech Acres | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Caring Partners | Franklin, OH | Promote charitable pupose | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities Sw Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Eye Institue Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cornerstone | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Elizabeths New Life Center | Dayton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| First Step Home | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| St Peter in Chains Cathedral | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| St Xavier Church | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Chatfield Edge | St Martin, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| East End Adult Education Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Joshua's Place | South Lebanon, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Urban Education Center | Covington, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,500 | 51 |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $239,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2610559
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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