Seme Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCookeville, Tennessee · EIN 38-3656678 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$262K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville Rescue Mission | Cookeville, TN | Community support | $75,000 |
| Mustard Seed Ranch | Cookeville, TN | Assist children | $50,000 |
| Hope Center Adoption and Family Services | Cookeville, TN | Support families | $50,000 |
| Grassroots People's Fund | Searcy, AR | Support farms | $30,000 |
| Cookeville Crisis Pregnancy Clinic | Cookeville, TN | Assist women | $25,000 |
| Wesley College | Dover, DE | Education | $25,000 |
| Cookeville High School - Track and Field | Cookeville, TN | Sport for children | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Nashville, TN | Education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $244,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3656678
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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