The Semler Family Foundation Inc
The Semler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It makes contributions to public charities to carry out charitable goals; its 2025 filing lists 34 grants totaling $101,100.
The Semler Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Semler Family Foundation Inc gave $101K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,100
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,974
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,802,447
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (90% 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 The Semler Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Jeffrey Semler and submit a letter describing the need for and purpose of the requested contribution. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey Semler
Mailing address: 7920 Beaumont Green West Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: (317) 285-1615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Semler Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marian University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 189 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 8% to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining reported shares were Illinois (1%), Oklahoma (0%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Semler Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $95K (2024) to $133K (2022). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marian University Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $20,400 |
| Connor Prairie Fishers, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Bishop Chatard High School Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Inc Belmont, NC | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Crossroads of America Council Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $5,600 |
| Seeds of Hope Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $5,600 |
| Providence Cristo Rey High School-Grant Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $5,200 |
| Guerin Catholic High School Noblesville, IN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $2,900 |
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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 | $1,802,447 | $112,257 | $125,423 | $101,100 | 34 | $101,100 | $88,955 | $101,951 |
| 2024 | $1,826,176 | $148,612 | $121,496 | $95,000 | 31 | $95,000 | $125,231 | $98,756 |
| 2023 | $1,786,071 | $199,747 | $121,228 | $97,700 | 40 | $97,700 | $178,059 | $90,564 |
| 2022 | $1,706,681 | $154,287 | $158,355 | $132,650 | 42 | $132,650 | $131,289 | $96,840 |
| 2021 | $1,711,502 | $159,448 | $152,918 | $127,800 | 42 | $127,800 | $134,330 | $107,931 |
| 2020 | $1,702,466 | $95,136 | $148,501 | $127,770 | 38 | — | $74,405 | $91,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Semler Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making contributions to various public charities to carry out charitable goals. It does not state a separate mission.
Its grantees include organizations with varied missions. Indiana Repertory Theatre says it uses live theatre and community programming to engage and serve the community. Holy Angels says it provides care and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions. Crossroads of America Council says it prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices. Seeds of Hope says it provides transitional residential living for chemically dependent women. The Center for Leadership Development says it fosters the advancement of minority youth as future leaders, and the Central Indiana Police Foundation says it supports law enforcement and community-wide education and prevention efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $101,100. Grants ranged from $200 to $20,400, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $20,400 to Marian University for its general fund; $10,000 each to Connor Prairie and Indiana Repertory Theatre for program support, and to Bishop Chatard High School for its general fund; and $8,000 to Holy Angels for its general fund. Other notable awards included $5,600 each to Crossroads of America Council and Seeds of Hope for program support, and $5,200 to Providence Cristo Rey High School for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey R. Semler as president; Rosemary R. Semler as vice-president; Michael R. Semler as treasurer; and Kimberly D. Hamilton as secretary. Directors listed are Mary D. Dodson, John R. Semler, Kristin D. Terrell, and Sally D. Butler.
The Semler Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey R. Semler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey R. Semler
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Semler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin D. Terrell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Dodson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally D. Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly D. Hamilton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Semler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary R. Semler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerry D. Semler (2020–2022) — President
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 The Semler Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Semler Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Semler Family Foundation Inc gave $101K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 31 grants.
What is The Semler Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Semler Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,974, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Semler Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Semler Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Semler Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (16 grants), Carmel, IN (2 grants) and Ft Wayne, IN (2 grants).
Does The Semler Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Semler Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are The Semler Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Semler Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marian University ($20,400), Connor Prairie ($10,000) and Indiana Repertory Theatre ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Semler Family Foundation Inc?
The Semler Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Semler Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making contributions to various public charities to carry out charitable goals. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Semler Family Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact Jeffrey Semler and submit a letter describing the need for and purpose of the requested contribution. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Semler Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Semler Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3523866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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