Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation
The Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported six grants totaling $922,000 to charitable organizations, including colleges and universities, a music institution, and a medical school.
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation gave $922K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $154K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $922,000
- +31.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $153,667
- +141.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $130,000
- Total assets
- $93
- -89.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tcs 152 West 57Th St 32Th Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 621-8760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dartmouth College ($350K). Together the top 6 received $922K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 65 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (38%), New York (34%), Connecticut (22%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $385K (2023) to $3.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $922K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $297,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Stetson University Deland, FL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93 | $934,001 | $934,802 | $922,000 | 6 | $928,325 | — | $22 |
| 2024 | $894 | $699,640 | $700,279 | $700,100 | 11 | $700,100 | — | $81 |
| 2023 | $1,533 | $362,551 | $401,134 | $384,750 | 8 | $392,850 | — | $162 |
| 2022 | $40,116 | $204,994 | $3,544,848 | $3,539,980 | 13 | $3,542,255 | $1,237 | $8,939 |
| 2021 | $3,379,970 | $4,445,156 | $1,135,722 | $1,135,100 | 27 | $1,135,545 | — | $25,864 |
| 2020 | $70,536 | $254,041 | $460,848 | $457,100 | 13 | — | — | $7,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for higher education, music, and medical institutions. Carnegie Hall describes its own mission as presenting music and musicians and bringing music to a wide audience. Stetson University describes its mission as providing an excellent education and helping students reach their potential as informed citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported six grants totaling $922,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $130,000. The largest grants were $350,000 to Dartmouth College, $297,000 to The Carnegie Hall Corporation, and $200,000 to Yale University. Other 2025 recipients were Stetson University ($60,000), Icahn School of Medicine ($10,000), and The Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association ($5,000). The grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric Semler, Tracy Chutorian Semler, and Eamon Smith as trustees; Smith is also listed as treasurer.
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Semler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Chutorian Semler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eamon Smith
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation
How much does Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation give each year?
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation gave $922K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 11 grants.
What is Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $130,000, and its average grant was $153,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation give grants?
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Connecticut (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dartmouth College ($350,000), The Carnegie Hall Corporation ($297,000) and Yale University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation?
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation reported $93 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $928K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for higher education, music, and medical institutions. Carnegie Hall describes its own mission as presenting music and musicians and bringing music to a wide audience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's EIN?
Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1557936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Chutorian-Semler Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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