Semrod Family Private Foundation
Semrod Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Florida and other states; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Semrod Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Semrod Family Private Foundation gave $46K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,000
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,243
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $443,488
- -7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (10 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Semrod Family Private 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Cove Lane, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 430-2560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Semrod Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Gulf Coast University ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 191 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Florida (34%), New Jersey (15%), Colorado (11%), North Carolina (9%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Semrod Family Private Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 37 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $80K (2021). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | Qualifying Distribution | $6,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Naples, FL | Qualifying Distribution | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Outward Bound School Asheville, NC | Qualifying Distribtuion | $3,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community Dinners Inc Lawrenceville, NJ | Qualifying Distribution | $2,000 |
| Angels with Paws Lakewood, CO | Qualifying Distribution | $2,000 |
| Holistic Management International Albaquerque, NM | Qualifying Distribution | $1,500 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership Ridgeway, CO | Qualifying Distribution | $1,500 |
| Anera Washington, DC | Qualifying Distribution | $1,500 |
| Audubon of the Westerm Everglades Naples, FL | Qualifying Distribution | $1,250 |
| Stuart Country Day School Princeton, NJ | Qualifying Distribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $443,488 | $24,456 | $57,889 | $46,000 | 37 | $46,000 | $16,730 | $43,107 |
| 2023 | $476,921 | $-35,084 | $47,058 | $35,450 | 31 | $35,450 | $7,667 | $37,323 |
| 2022 | $559,063 | $61,243 | $61,727 | $52,625 | 45 | $52,625 | $52,851 | $41,675 |
| 2021 | $559,547 | $68,951 | $88,036 | $80,050 | 48 | $80,050 | $61,771 | $44,661 |
| 2020 | $578,632 | $50,873 | $44,165 | $33,000 | 30 | — | $43,519 | $36,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Semrod Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Florida Gulf Coast University’s foundation says it advances the university and its students by securing philanthropy and supporting the university’s teaching, scholarship, and public service mission. North Carolina Outward Bound School describes its mission as changing lives through challenge and discovery. Angels with Paws says it provides humane care for animals and seeks suitable homes for them.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address watershed protection, low-income residents’ medical and dental care, support for people affected by cancer, wrongful-conviction cases, and economic independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $46,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $6,500, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest listed awards were $6,500 to Florida Gulf Coast University, $5,000 to Planned Parenthood in Naples, and $3,000 to North Carolina Outward Bound School. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to Loaves & Fishes Community Dinners and Angels with Paws, and $1,500 each to Holistic Management International, Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, and Anera.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: T Joseph Semrod, Jaye Semrod, Kelsey Semrod, Christopher Semrod, Elizabeth Semrod Sundgren, Catherine Semrod, Kay Semrod, and Lucas Semrod.
Semrod Family Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Semrod Sundgren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaye Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T Joseph Semrod
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Semrod Family Private Foundation
How much does Semrod Family Private Foundation give each year?
Semrod Family Private Foundation gave $46K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 31 grants.
What is Semrod Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Semrod Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,243, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Semrod Family Private Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Semrod Family Private Foundation give grants?
Semrod Family Private Foundation's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (5 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Lawrenceville, NJ (2 grants).
Does Semrod Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Semrod Family Private Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualifying Distribution" (35 grants).
Who are Semrod Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Semrod Family Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Gulf Coast University ($6,500), Planned Parenthood ($5,000) and North Carolina Outward Bound School ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Semrod Family Private Foundation?
Semrod Family Private Foundation reported $443K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Semrod Family Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Semrod Family Private Foundation?
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 Semrod Family Private Foundation's EIN?
Semrod Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6754825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Semrod Family Private 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.
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