Siemer Foundation
Siemer Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Albany, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $417K.
Siemer Foundation at a glance
In short: Siemer Foundation gave $417K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $416,600
- +188.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,433
- +188.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $4,498,213
- +258.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Siemer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasotagulf Coastcommunity Foundation ($300K). Together the top 6 received $417K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Siemer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4004% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $417K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasotagulf Coastcommunity Foundation Sarasota, FL | Agency Funding | $300,000 |
| Cleveland Maiden Association Cleveland, OH | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Library Foundation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Annual Fund | $7,500 |
| Chester Lions Club Chester, WV | Annual Fund | $6,000 |
| Ringling Museum Foundation Sarasota, FL | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Church of the Redeemer Sarasota, FL | Capital Campaign | $600 |
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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 | $4,498,213 | $3,523,038 | $423,613 | $416,600 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $1,254,544 | $1,041,321 | $145,000 | $144,600 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $268,763 | — | $455 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $217,091 | — | $13,419 | $10,150 | 3 | $13,419 | — | — |
| 2021 | $293,547 | $61,402 | $6,863 | $6,500 | 2 | $6,500 | $61,402 | $12,233 |
| 2020 | $239,008 | $26,140 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 2 | — | $26,140 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Siemer Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ab Siemer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bj Siemer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roger Bailey (2020) — Trustee
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 Siemer Foundation
How much does Siemer Foundation give each year?
Siemer Foundation gave $417K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 6 grants.
What is Siemer Foundation's typical grant size?
Siemer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,750, and its average grant was $69,433, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Siemer Foundation give grants?
Siemer Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Siemer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Siemer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Siemer Foundation's largest grantees?
Siemer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasotagulf Coastcommunity Foundation ($300,000), Cleveland Maiden Association ($100,000) and Library Foundation of Sarasota ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Siemer Foundation?
Siemer Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Siemer Foundation's EIN?
Siemer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1260542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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