Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation

EIN 20-2790169 · WV · NTEE T22

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$12.5K Funds in WV
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation based in WV paid 10 grants totaling $175K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $51.5K, with a median of $12.5K. Its largest recipients included Strand Theatre Preservation Society, Moundsville Marshall CO Library, and Cameron High School. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,373,491
Giving (latest yr)
$175,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$12.5K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Strand Theatre Preservation Society$51,500
  • Moundsville Marshall CO Library$38,500
  • Cameron High School$20,000
  • Marshall County Historical Society$20,000
  • Simpson United Methodist Church$15,000

Where grants went

  • West Virginia$175,000 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Strand Theatre Preservation Society
Moundsville, WV
Fire Curtain Replacement
$51,500
Moundsville Marshall CO Library
Moundsville, WV
Microfilm Digitization Project and computers
$38,500
Cameron High School
Moundsville, WV
Student Assistance Fund and AP Tests
$20,000
Marshall County Historical Society
Glen Dale, WV
Visitor Center RepairsCockayne House
$20,000
Simpson United Methodist Church
Moundsville, WV
Feeding Body & Soul Kitchen
$15,000
John Marshall High School
Moundsville, WV
Monarch Tidings Performance
$10,000
Wheeling Symphony
Wheeling, WV
Young Peoples Concert
$5,000
Sherrard Middle School
Wheeling, WV
Student Assistance Fund
$5,000
McNinch Primary School
Moundsville, WV
Student assistance fund
$5,000
Center McMechen Elementary
Mcmechen, WV
Student Assistance Fund
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $175K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $51.5K (median $12.5K).

Recent recipients include Strand Theatre Preservation Society, Moundsville Marshall CO Library, Cameron High School, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Karl and Mildred Niekamp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in West Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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