Semmes Foundation Inc
Semmes Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1952 by D. R. Semmes and based in San Antonio, Texas. The foundation has maintained tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status since August 1954. It operates as a charitable organization dedicated to supporting charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, with a primary focus on the San Antonio area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.9M
-26.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.5M
+400.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
-55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6.6M
+1026.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was formed for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Based on recent grant activity, priority areas include:
- Education initiatives
- Museums
- Health-related organizations
- Medical research support
- General charitable support
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations serving San Antonio and surrounding areas. Recent notable grants include:
How to Apply
The foundation accepts unsolicited proposals submitted via regular mail. Decision timeline is approximately 6-7 months.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation awards grants primarily in San Antonio, Texas, with a focus on local charitable organizations and initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Revenue: $21,839,877
- Total Expenses: $27,124,067
- Total Assets: $14,900,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $20,154,932
- Total Revenues: $2,893,877
- Total Expenses: $5,656,839
- Investment Income: $1,248,209
The foundation dedicates approximately 98% of its total expenses to charitable giving, demonstrating strong commitment to its philanthropic mission.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,865,829 | $20,154,932 | $22,912,981 |
| Revenue | $21,839,877 | $2,893,877 | $2,417,432 |
| Expenses | $27,124,067 | $5,656,839 | $3,491,744 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $26,566,572 | $5,366,880 | $3,175,473 |
| Net Investment Income | $21,280,127 | $2,640,600 | $2,130,800 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,959,692 | $3,026,776 | $3,099,329 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Semmes Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Thomas R Semmes (President)
- Patricia Semmes (Vice President/Secretary)
- Cory Albracht (Secretary Treasurer)
- William M Fisher (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS R SEMMES | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| PATRICIA SEMMES | VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM M FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CORY ALBRACHT | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 10 | $50,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made significant grants in 2023, including a $5 million endowment contribution to San Antonio Academy of Texas, representing a major commitment to educational initiatives in the region.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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