William L & Doris E Niemann Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 36-7087816 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$11K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$500
Total assets$232K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $1,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads United Methodist Church | Washington, IL | To help service community through service & religion | $2,847 |
| Awakening International Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | To make Jesus known around the world& to put churches in unreachedplaces | $2,000 |
| Joshua Christian Academy | Des Moines, IA | To build a Christ-centered academic foundationwithin children, to serve God and othersthrough biblical education | $1,000 |
| Open Air Campaigners | Nazareth, PA | an evangelistic ministry of preachingthe Gospel to lost people and mobilizingthe body of Christ to do the same | $1,000 |
| Pay It Forward Des Moines | Ankeny, IA | Local initiatives focused on kindness& community support in the foster care system | $947 |
| White Dove Ministries | Clive, IA | To share the message of God & fellowship & shareinsights from the Father. To prepare peopleto enter the union with the Messiah. | $750 |
| Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association | Evanston, IL | To provide an oustanding golf facilitythat focuses on youth and familygolf and that provides value | $500 |
| Dementia Society of America | Doylestown, PA | To encourage life-enrichment achievements& serve individuals who are facing challenges with Dementia-related disorders | $500 |
| Ohio University Foundation | Athens, OH | To support students& staff in achieving theiracademic & education goals | $400 |
| Friends of West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Charleston, WV | To help educate, informand inspire peoplethrough media | $400 |
| Huntington City Mission | Huntington, WV | To help meet physical,emotional & spiritualneeds of homeless community | $350 |
| Missouri University of Science & Technology | Rolla, MO | Geological Engineering | $275 |
| Kentucky Educational Television | Lexington, KY | Education via digital and high-definition broadcast technology unique to Kentucky | $250 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Dept of Earth Sciences | $175 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,394 | 14 |
| 2024 | $10,830 | 13 |
| 2023 | $10,198 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7087816
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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