Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation
Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it made $5K in qualifying distributions.
Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $6,738
- -103.4% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $5,381
- -37.0% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $8,381
- -84.6% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $21K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sagrada Wellness Santa Margarita, CA | To foster art appreciation and encourage creativity in the wellness community. | $15,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Portland, OR | To foster art appreciation and encourage creativity in the religious community. | $3,000 |
| The Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | To foster art appreciation and encourage creativity for students preschool through 12th grade. | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $6,738 | $8,381 | — | — | $5,381 |
| 2021 | $1,643 | $-197,435 | $54,535 | $20,500 | 3 | $8,535 |
| 2020 | $253,613 | $-60,277 | $8,586 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation is led by Shirley L. Semler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Shirley L. Semler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Semler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herbert J. Semler
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation
Where does Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation operate?
Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What is Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation's EIN?
Shirley L & Herbert J Semler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0740269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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