Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. It reported making 15 grants totaling $1,115,373 in filing year 2025.
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), top state Colorado. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,115,373
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,358
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,449,470
- +32.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust
- 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 for funds. Its filing lists “SAEMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION” as the contact. No application materials or deadline are specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Saeman Family Foundation
Mailing address: 250 Columbine St 306, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (720) 642-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Papal Foundation ($312K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 54 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Colorado (30%), Pennsylvania (28%), California (22%), Iowa (18%), and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 210% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 375% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Papal Foundation Chester, PA | general fund | $312,373 |
| Loras College Dubuque, IA | general fund | $200,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | general fund | $200,000 |
| ACE Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | general fund | $100,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Denver, CO | general fund | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Denver, CO | general fund | $75,000 |
| Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal Greenwood Village, CO | general fund | $25,000 |
| Abbey of St Walburga Virginia Dale, CO | general fund | $25,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters of Most Sacred Heart Alhambra, CA | general fund | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schoo Palm Desert, CA | general fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,449,470 | $4,656,136 | $1,154,373 | $1,115,373 | 15 | $1,120,148 | $565,411 | $298,983 |
| 2024 | $4,128,102 | $337,477 | $830,948 | $797,004 | 10 | $801,604 | $308,133 | $255,660 |
| 2023 | $4,621,573 | $452,466 | $437,990 | $409,431 | 5 | $414,013 | $428,489 | $242,557 |
| 2022 | $4,607,097 | $284,969 | $526,982 | $360,000 | 6 | $470,563 | $34,658 | $214,283 |
| 2021 | $4,849,109 | $5,875,765 | $902,084 | $576,228 | 18 | $889,276 | $2,115,507 | $238,257 |
| 2020 | $5,436,345 | $375,131 | $563,005 | $254,600 | 22 | — | $131 | $186,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $299K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Loras College describes its mission as creating a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers, and responsible contributors in diverse roles. Bella Natural Women’s Care describes its mission as operating a comprehensive health-care center dedicated to building a culture of life, providing medical care, and bringing the love of God to the people it serves. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,115,373. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $312,373, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $312,373 to the Papal Foundation for its general fund; $200,000 each to Loras College and Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation for their general funds; $100,000 each to ACE Scholarships and Seeds of Hope for their general funds; and $75,000 to Catholic Charities for its general fund. Bella Natural Women’s Care received $12,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John V Saeman and Carolyn Ann Saeman as co-trustees, and Nick J Zieser as secretary/treasurer.
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Ann Saeman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John V. Saeman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nick J. Zieser
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Catherine Bortle (2020–2023) — Vice President Religious Education
- Former: Craig Saeman (2020–2023) — Vice President Evangelization
- Former: John V. Saeman III (2020–2023) — Vice President Capital Projects
- Former: Richard O. Campbell (2020–2023) — Director
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 Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust
How much does Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust give each year?
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $797K across 10 grants.
What is Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $74,358, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust that year got $47K on average.
Where does Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust give grants?
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's top state is Colorado, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants), Greenwood Village, CO (2 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Papal Foundation ($312,373), Loras College ($200,000) and Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust?
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Loras College describes its mission as creating a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers, and responsible contributors in diverse roles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's EIN?
Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1442064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Saeman Family Foundation a Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saeman-family-foundation-a-charitable-trust-morg_0678bf004cc842bca65f5e888c98ea3f
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