Samerian Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 37-1439047 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded93
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$92.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TAMMY OWEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 9910 TOWNE ROAD, CARMEL IN 46032 |
| Phone | 3178753369 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE PURPOSE OF GRANT AND AMOUNT REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | ACCEPTING FUNDING PROPOSALS FROM 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS |
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
6% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $2,000,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Humane Society of Hamilton County | Noblesville, IN | General fund | $312,500 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $250,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Human rights programming | $150,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $106,264 |
| 500 Festival Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Jewish fellowship | $100,000 |
| Indiana Democracy Collective | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $83,333 |
| Free Press Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Civic/Community programming | $50,000 |
| Pacers Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $50,000 |
| Indiana University Hillel Center | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $40,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Angel investors | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Indianapolis, IN | Religious programming | $30,000 |
| Antidefamation League | Chicago, IL | Human rights programming | $25,000 |
| Ben's Ranch | Carmel, IN | Youth programming | $25,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Indianapolis, IN | Tutoring program | $25,000 |
| Coburn Place - Safe Haven | Indianapolis, IN | Transitional housing-based programming | $25,000 |
| Human Rights First | New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| Indiana Sports Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Youth sports scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $20,000 |
| Little Wish Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Cancer programs | $16,000 |
| Cristel House | Indianapolis, IN | Homeless/Food pantry | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Catch the Stars Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Education programming | $10,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Beyond barriers - apprenticeship program | $10,000 |
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | Homeless/Food pantry support | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis prize gala | $10,000 |
| Morning Light Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Homeless/Food pantry support | $10,000 |
| Pacers Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Gala tickets | $10,000 |
| Teachers Treasures | Indianapolis, IN | Education programming | $10,000 |
| Westfield Youth Sports | Westfield, IN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Usna Parents Club of Indiana | Greenfield, IN | Event sponsorship | $9,999 |
| 16 Tech Community Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Civic/Community programming | $5,000 |
| A Kid Again | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programming | $5,000 |
| Agape Therapeutic Riding | Cicero, IN | Disabled programming | $5,000 |
| All-Options | Bloomington, IN | Human rights programming | $5,000 |
| Arts With a Purpose | Indianapolis, IN | After school program support | $5,000 |
| Ascent 121 | Indianapolis, IN | Grant payment | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Indianapolis, IN | Youth mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boone County | Zionsville, IN | Transportation program | $5,000 |
| Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People | Indianapolis, IN | Counseling services for grieving families | $5,000 |
| Child Advocates | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programming | $5,000 |
| College Mentors for Kids Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Mentor program support | $5,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Ft Wayne, IN | Homeless/Food pantry support | $5,000 |
| Conner Prairie Museum | Fishers, IN | The trails at conner prairie | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Empowerhub program for middle school girls focused on STEM | $5,000 |
| Hope Family Care Center | Cicero, IN | Health & medical programming | $5,000 |
| Indiana Center for Suicide Prevention | Carmel, IN | Family violence programming | $5,000 |
| Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault | Indianapolis, IN | Economic justice fund | $5,000 |
| Indiana Sports Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Golf outing | $5,000 |
| Indiana Women in Need | Indianapolis, IN | Transportation and grocery support for women battling cancer | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Arts programming | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Project | Indianapolis, IN | Civic/Community programming | $5,000 |
| Iu Foundation-Queer Philanthropy Circle | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jameson Camp | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programming | $5,000 |
| Kids' Voice of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programming | $5,000 |
| Lifesmart Youth | Indianapolis, IN | Mental health literacy program | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 93 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,859,596 | 93 |
| 2023 | $4,851,704 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349101665
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1439047
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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