Leo Niessen Jr Charitable Tr-Main
EIN 227723097Total Given 2021–2025
$1.2M
156 grants · $242K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
36%
supporter · 32/90 multi-year
repeat
$3.8M
Assets (2025)
90
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
Phone
(888) 730-4933
Deadlines
JANUARY 31 ANNUALLY
How to Apply
APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.WELLSFARGO.COM/PRIVATEFOUNDATIONGRANTS/NIESSEN
Restrictions
No Geographic Limitations, but the foundation has a practice of supporting organizations in southeastern PA and southern NJ.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $204K | $4.3M | $337K | 31 |
| 2022 | $230K | $3.3M | $206K | 29 |
| 2023 | $224K | $3.4M | $127K | 28 |
| 2024 | $246K | $3.7M | $203K | 28 |
| 2025 | $308K | $3.8M | $237K | 40 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 156 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
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Wells Fargo Bank N a
Trustee
WE
William R Sasso Esq
Co-Trustee
WE
William R Sasso Esq
Co-Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
Trustee
WE
William R Sasso Esq
Co-Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
Trustee
WE
William R Sasso Esq
Co-Trustee
WE
William R Sasso Esq
Co-Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
Trustee
Grants Awarded (156 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Greater Philadelphia Chamber of | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Valley Youth House Committee | Bethlehem, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| A Meaningful Purpose | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Holy Redeemer Health System | Meadowbrook, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | $18,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Philadelphia, PA | $17,500 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2023 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Red Cloud Indian School Inc | Pine Ridge, SD | $15,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| A Meaningful Purpose | Egg Hbr Twp, NJ | $11,613 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Nueva Esperanza Inc | Holyoke, MA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Bucks County Jewish Center | Newtown, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Ipraxis | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Fo | Conshohocken, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Academy in Manayunk Inc | Conshohocken, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Nueva Esperanza Inc | Holyoke, MA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Devereux Foundation | King of Prussia, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Drueding Center | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Greater Philadelphia Chamber of | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |