Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation
Historical FunderChampaign, Illinois · EIN 62-6171002 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SAEMANN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 105, MORRISON IL 61270 |
| Phone | 8157722121 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION. STATEMENT OF AMOUNT REQESTED AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. CURRENT BUDGET. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PREVIOUS YEAR. IRS DETERMINATION LETTER CONFIRMING 501(C)(3) CLASSIFICATION. CURRENT LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Donation | $80,000 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | Donation | $70,000 |
| Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Kosciusko Community Senior Services | Warsaw, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Services Inc | Warsaw, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Combined Community Service | Warsaw, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Heartline Pregnancy Center | Warsaw, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Lutheran Church | Form Mill, SC | Donation | $4,500 |
| Urban Servant Corp | Denver, CO | Donation | $3,000 |
| List Academy of Music | Newport, RI | Donation | $3,000 |
| Magical Meadows Inc | Warsaw, IN | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kosciusko County Historical Society | Warsaw, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ne Ind | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $198,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6171002
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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