Velma a Neiman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6362412 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis University High School | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $100,000 |
| DeSmet Jesuit High School | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Grade School | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $54,000 |
| Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish School | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Academy | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Radio Amateur Satellite Corp | Washington, DC | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Cor Jesu Academy | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| The Immacolata Catholic Church | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Foundation | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $25,000 |
| All Secure Foundation | St Louis, MO | General educational purposes | $20,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $502,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102854
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6362412
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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