THE SEMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (SMSF) IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION AUTOMOTIVE WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND CAREER RESOURCES TO STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ENROLLED IN VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND/OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES. SEMA CARES AIMS TO BRING THE VOICE AND RESOURCES OF THIS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$132K
+193.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+193.1% YoY
About Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund
Based on IRS filings
Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DIAMOND BAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $132K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,817,449 | $2,508,648 | $2,322,593 |
| Revenue | $546,950 | $273,752 | $957,454 |
| Expenses | $400,158 | $369,670 | $576,236 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $43,448 | $36,596 | $316,429 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Childhelp ($44,000), Victory Junction ($44,000), Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer ($44,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDHELP PHOENIX, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $44,000 |
| VICTORY JUNCTION RANDLEMAN, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $44,000 |
| AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $44,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE FICKLER CHAIR ELECT THRU | 07/23), CHAIRMAN (AS OF 07/23) | 1 | — |
| MELANIE WHITE BOARD MEM THRU | 07/23), CHAIR ELECT (AS OF 07/23) | 1 | — |
| TIM MARTIN | SECRETARY (THRU 07/23) | 1 | — |
| TIM MCCARTHY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES LAWRENCE CHAIR THRU 07 | 23),IM PAST CHAIR/SEC(AS OF 07/23) | 1 | — |
| GEORGE AFREMOW | VP, CFO (THRU 05/24) | 1 | — |
| RYAN STUTZMAN | CFO (AS OF 05/24) | 1 | — |
| MIKE SPAGNOLA | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM MILLER | FORMER SR. VP, OPS | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J KERSTING | FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DIAMOND BAR, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund?
As of 2024, Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund holds $2.8M in total assets with $547K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $132K in 2024.
Where does Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund operate?
Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee.
What size grants does Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund award?
In 2024, Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $132K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4131888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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