Niebrugge Cares Foundation
Invitation OnlyEffingham, Illinois · EIN 68-0656963 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$43K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$938K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Mary of the Lake | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Casa of Effingham | Effingham, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Grade School | Effingham, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cefs | Effingham, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ballard Nature Center | Altamont, IL | General operations | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Effingham, IL | General operations | $3,000 |
| Effingham Humane Society | Effingham, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349101612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0656963
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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