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The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 134007527  ·  Private foundation

The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.2M in annual giving against $25.5M in assets. This page documents the 159 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$25.5M
Total assets
159
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation funds

The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO EDUCATE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS.
Washington, DC$1.3M2024
The Trustees of Princeton University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO PROVIDE HIGHER LEARNING AND TO ASSIST WITH WORLD-RENOWNED RESEARCH.
Princeton, NJ$1.1M2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CURE OF CANCER THROUGH EXCELLENCE, VISION, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS IN PATIENT CARE, OUTR
New York, NY$800K2020
Good Shepherd Services
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
New York, NY$700K2020
Camfed USA Foundation
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO FIGHT POVERTY AND HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA BY EDUCATING GIRLS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BECOME LEADERS OF CHANGE.
San Francisco, CA$700K2023
Good Shepherd Services
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
New York, NY$700K2022
Camfed USA Foundation
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO FIGHT POVERTY AND HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA BY EDUCATING GIRLS AND EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BECOME LEADERS OF CHANGE.
San Francisco, CA$650K2022
The Trustees of Princeton University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO PROVIDE HIGHER LEARNING AND TO ASSIST WITH WORLD-RENOWNED RESEARCH.
Princeton, NJ$600K2019
The Trustees of Princeton University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO PROVIDE HIGHER LEARNING AND TO ASSIST WITH WORLD-RENOWNED RESEARCH.
Princeton, NJ$600K2020
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO CURE CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) AND TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH CF THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD LONG, FULFILLING LIVES.
Bethesda, MD$600K2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO CURE CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) AND TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH CF THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD LONG, FULFILLING LIVES.
Bethesda, MD$600K2023
The Trustees of Princeton University
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO PROVIDE HIGHER LEARNING AND TO ASSIST WITH WORLD-RENOWNED RESEARCH.
Princeton, NJ$600K2023
Success Academy Charter Schools Inc
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO PROVIDE CHILDREN IN NYC WITH A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THAT GIVES THEM THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CHARACTER & DISPOS
New York, NY$500K2023
Good Shepherd Services
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
New York, NY$500K2019
Success Academy Charter Schools Inc
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - TO PROVIDE CHILDREN IN NYC WITH A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THAT GIVES THEM THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CHARACTER & DISPOS
New York, NY$500K2019

The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.8M
2019$4.2M
2020$5.2M
2022$6.6M
2023$6.6M
2024$6.3M

How to apply for funding from The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation

The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation

Does The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation accept grant applications?
The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation fund?
The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, The Trustees of Princeton University, Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation give in grants?
The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.5M over 159 grants.
Where is The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation located?
The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 134007527.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.