Siemer Family Foundation
The Siemer Family Foundation is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio, formed in 1997. It supports organizations serving people in need and organizations with educational, community, cultural, and other charitable purposes.
Siemer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Siemer Family Foundation gave $23.1M across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $285K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,097,268
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $285,151
- +65.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $76,790,355
- +122.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (30 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Siemer Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205-0000
Phone: (614) 251-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Siemer Family Foundation
Who Siemer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Siemer Institute ($18.5M). Together the top 10 received $21.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
371 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 292 grants of 371 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The reported shares for Texas and Florida were 1% each; New York and California were each reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Siemer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 81 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $440K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $8.8M (2022) to $23.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $23.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siemer Institute Columbus, OH | Social Services | $18,500,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation Columbus, OH | Social Services | $975,720 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank DBA Mid-Ohio Food Collective Grove City, OH | Social Services | $500,000 |
| Muskingum University New Concord, OH | Education | $360,000 |
| Community Development for All People Columbus, OH | Social Services | $300,000 |
| Burning Limb Foundation Frisco, TX | HEALTH | $225,000 |
| Cleveland Maidan Association Cleveland, OH | HEALTH | $200,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Advancing Philanthropy | $200,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH | Social Services | $110,000 |
| Community Shelter Board Columbus, OH | Neighborhood | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,790,355 | $59,708,922 | $23,503,863 | $23,097,268 | 81 | $3,425,484 |
| 2023 | $34,558,648 | $13,815,821 | $16,336,403 | $15,847,851 | 92 | $772,891 |
| 2022 | $34,625,821 | $1,893,276 | $9,492,258 | $8,848,200 | 37 | $788,481 |
| 2021 | $55,510,313 | $15,843,554 | $16,009,260 | $15,538,142 | 85 | $7,565,385 |
| 2020 | $54,739,733 | $21,175,291 | $9,895,707 | $9,623,267 | 76 | $2,820,420 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting organizations serving people in need and organizations with educational, community, cultural, and other charitable purposes. It further identifies social-problem solutions, education and training for young people, and civic and cultural organizations as goals.
Its 2024 grants included support for social services, education, health, neighborhood purposes, and advancing philanthropy. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. The Siemer Institute says it works to enhance educational opportunities for school-aged children by preventing family homelessness and reducing school instability. Mid-Ohio Foodbank says its mission is to end hunger while co-creating communities where everyone thrives. Community Development for All People describes work that includes constructing homes for eligible low-income families, operating a children’s development program, and providing clothing and household items to low-income families. Cleveland Maidan Association says it procures medical supplies and ships medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $23,097,268. Grants ranged from $7,200 to $18,500,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $18,500,000 to the Siemer Institute in Columbus, Ohio, for social services. Other large grants included $975,720 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation for social services; $500,000 to Mid-Ohio Foodbank for social services; $360,000 to Muskingum University for education; and $300,000 to Community Development for All People for social services. Additional grants included $225,000 to Burning Limb Foundation for health and $200,000 to Cleveland Maidan Association for health.
The foundation states that its 2024 return was available for review at the next regularly scheduled board meeting, as applicable, and upon request.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara J. Siemer as chairperson and trustee; Elizabeth M. Siemer as president and vice chairperson; Douglas F. Kridler as secretary and trustee; Scott Heitkamp as treasurer and trustee; and Dan Sharpe as trustee.
Siemer Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth M. Siemer, President & Vice Chairperson since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth M. Siemer
President & Vice Chairperson
President & Vice Chairperson → President, Vice Chairperson & Trustee, 2021
President, Vice Chairperson & Trustee → President & Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Siemer
Chairperson & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Secretary & Trustee
Assistant Secretary & Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Heitkamp
Treasurer & Trustee
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Siemer Family Foundation
How much does Siemer Family Foundation give each year?
Siemer Family Foundation gave $23.1M across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15.8M across 92 grants.
What is Siemer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Siemer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $285,151, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Siemer Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Siemer Family Foundation give grants?
Siemer Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (59 grants), Sarasota, FL (3 grants), Westerville, OH (3 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Siemer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 81 grants with a stated purpose on Siemer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (38 grants), "Social Services" (27 grants) and "Health" (6 grants).
Who are Siemer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Siemer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Siemer Institute ($18,500,000), Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation ($975,720) and Mid-Ohio Foodbank DBA Mid-Ohio Food Collective ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Siemer Family Foundation?
Siemer Family Foundation reported $76.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.7M.
What does Siemer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting organizations serving people in need and organizations with educational, community, cultural, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Siemer Family Foundation?
Siemer Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Siemer Family Foundation's EIN?
Siemer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1550556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Siemer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/siemer-family-foundation-morg_f07ea12e922540c4b9524defc6776e70
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