The Semler Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 20-3523866 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFREY SEMLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 7920 BEAUMONT GREEN WEST DR, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250 |
| Phone | 3172851615 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT LETTER DESCRIBING NEED FOR AND PURPOSE OF REQUESTED CONTRIBUTION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
20% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $2,700 |
| The Central Indiana Police Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Association | Culver, IN | Program support (fireworks) | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Merciful Help Center-Grant | Carmel, IN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Purdue University Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sagamore Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis | Oldenburg, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Boy Scout Troop 131 | Bolingbrook, IL | General fund | $600 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | General fund | $400 |
| Hear Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $400 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $400 |
| K9 for Warriors | Ponte Verda, FL | Program support | $400 |
| Francine's Friends (Ff Mammography) | Fort Wayne, IN | General fund | $400 |
| Franciscan Health Foundation Inc | Mishawaka, IN | General fund | $200 |
| Kate's Kart | Ft Wayne, IN | Program support | $200 |
| Liam & Reece Kelly Foundation | Carmel, IN | Program support | $200 |
| National Eating Disorders Association | New York, NY | Program support | $200 |
| The Julian Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $200 |
| Children's Flight of Hope | Raleigh, NC | General fund | $200 |
| Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Inc | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $200 |
| Lafayette Urban Ministry Inc | Lafayette, IN | General fund | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,100 | 34 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $97,700 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3523866
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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