Semmler Fund Inc
Semmler Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Duncanville, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $123,000 to charitable organizations in Texas and three other states.
Semmler Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Semmler Fund Inc gave $123K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,000
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,182
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $594,708
- -10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (63% 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 Semmler Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 803 Link Drive, Duncanville, TX 75116
Phone: (972) 283-9430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Semmler Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Notre Dame School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 21% to Florida, 15% to Alabama, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Semmler Fund Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% 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 $83K (2020) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame School Dallas, TX | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Committee on Church Cooperation Decatur, AL | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Duncanville Outreach Ministry Duncanville, TX | General Fund | $18,000 |
| In the Pink Jacksonville, FL | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Amarillo, TX | General Fund | $13,500 |
| Life Line Shelter for Families Grand Prairie, TX | General Fund | $12,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Welaka Welaka, FL | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Monk Strong Memorial Stephenville, TX | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Texas Pythian Home Inc Weatherford, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $594,708 | $71,726 | $139,647 | $123,000 | 11 | $124,624 | $13,830 | $62,679 |
| 2024 | $662,629 | $85,670 | $133,422 | $118,500 | 11 | $118,900 | $15,196 | $60,629 |
| 2023 | $710,381 | $129,736 | $131,183 | $117,600 | 14 | $117,600 | $14,214 | $56,767 |
| 2022 | $711,828 | $335,217 | $130,278 | $116,000 | 13 | $116,582 | $81,250 | $54,056 |
| 2021 | $506,889 | $154,111 | $110,476 | $100,790 | 8 | $101,365 | $45,223 | $49,698 |
| 2020 | $463,254 | $54,993 | $84,844 | $82,672 | 9 | — | $16,034 | $43,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Semmler Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $63K 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 went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger and poverty, supporting children and families, and advancing medical research and quality of life for people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. For example, Duncanville Outreach Ministry says it works to reduce hunger by distributing food and financial assistance to qualified needy families; Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch says it provides programs and services in a Christ-centered atmosphere to strengthen families and support children’s development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $123,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $12,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to Notre Dame School, $18,000 each to Committee on Church Cooperation, Duncanville Outreach Ministry, and In the Pink, and $13,500 to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. All 11 listed grants were designated for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brigitte Semmler is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Semmler Fund Inc is led by Brigitte Semmler, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brigitte Semmler
President
On filings since 2020
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 Semmler Fund Inc
How much does Semmler Fund Inc give each year?
Semmler Fund Inc gave $123K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 11 grants.
What is Semmler Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Semmler Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $11,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Semmler Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Semmler Fund Inc give grants?
Semmler Fund Inc gives mostly in Texas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Alabama (15%).
Does Semmler Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Semmler Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Semmler Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Semmler Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Notre Dame School ($20,000), Committee on Church Cooperation ($18,000) and Duncanville Outreach Ministry ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Semmler Fund Inc?
Semmler Fund Inc reported $595K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Semmler Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger and poverty, supporting children and families, and advancing medical research and quality of life for people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Semmler Fund Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Semmler Fund Inc's EIN?
Semmler Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2570120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Semmler Fund Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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