The Semler Family Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · EIN 20-3523866. Reported 155 grants totalling $453,150 to 83 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Semler Family Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $1,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $200 and $5,000; the smallest was $100 and the largest $25,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Catholic Appeal (arch of Indianapolis) | Indianapolis, IN | $37,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | $36,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Connor Prairie | Fishers, IN | $33,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| 500 Festival Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $32,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | $27,300 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Bishop Chatard High School-Kyle Guyton Memorial | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | $23,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cld Worldwide | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Guerin Catholic High School | Noblesville, IN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Mdrt | Park Ridge, IL | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Providence Cristo Rey High School-Grant | Indianapolis, IN | $11,300 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Purdue University Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | $11,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | $10,900 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cld | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Connor Prairie (capital Campaign) | Fishers, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Irt | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hoosier Art Salon | Indianapolis, IN | $8,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $8,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Archdiocese of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Holy Angels Inc | Belmont, NC | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Meinrad | St Meinred, IN | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Hoosier Salon Patrons Assoc | Indianapolis, IN | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lake Max Enviromental Fund | Culver, IN | $5,250 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Boyscouts Crossroads of America Gov Lunch | Indianapolis, IN | $5,100 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Ato Foundation (ga Ross Fund) | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sagamore Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Crossroads of America Council | Indianapolis, IN | $4,900 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Sisters of St Francis | Oldenburg, IN | $4,100 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Association | Culver, IN | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Hospital Sisters of St Francis Foundation Inc | Springfield, IL | $2,300 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Antiquarian Historical Society | Culver, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Culver Boys & Girls Club | Culver, IN | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Freeman Army Airfield Museum | Seymour, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sycamore Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Merciful Help Center-Grant | Carmel, IN | $1,200 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Boy Scout Troop 131 | Bolingbrook, IL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Relief Services Usccb | Baltimore, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Christel House | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Early Learning Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Impact International | Plantation, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Iu Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lmec | Culver, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Purdue University - Leroy Keyes Fellowship | West Lafayette, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Seeds of Hope | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Central Indiana Police Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Way of Marshall County | Plymouth, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Winged Victory Fund | Carmel, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Kate's Kart | Ft Wayne, IN | $500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| National Eating Disorders Association | New York, NY | $500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Hear Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $400 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Liam & Reece Kelly Foundation | Carmel, IN | $400 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | $300 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Franciscan Health Foundation Inc | Mishawaka, IN | $300 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $300 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation-Grant | Indianapolis, IN | $300 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Little Angel Gowns Ltd | Indianapolis, IN | $300 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Julian Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $300 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tippecanoe Co | Lafayette, IN | $200 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Make a Wish | Indianapolis, IN | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Alliance for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery | Humble, TX | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | Indianapolis, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Barstool Fund-30 Day Fund-Grant | Charlottesville, VA | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc | Lousiville, KY | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| First Tee of Indiana | Franklin, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| K9 for Warriors | Ponte Verda, FL | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kidney Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lauren Hanawalt Scholarship Fund | Indianapolis, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| O'connor House | Carmel, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Foundation-Grant | Lexington, KY | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Retreiving Independence | Nashville, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Second Helpings-Grant | Indianapolis, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Agnes Catholic School-Grant | Chicago Heights, IL | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Kidney Cancer Association | Houston, TX | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Tatum Parker Project Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
37 of 83 (45%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 57%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Marian University
DAVISON PROJECT/GALA/HELPING HANDS - Lake Maxinkuckee Association
PROGRAM SUPPORT (FIREWORKS)
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 58 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | $127,800 | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | $132,650 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | $97,700 | $750 |
| 2024 | 31 | $95,000 | $1,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 89% of this one's giving went to organizations in Indiana. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $1,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Indiana.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Semler Family Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 7920 Beaumont Green West Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46250. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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