Semloh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Semloh Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $736,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$736,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$24.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $820,000 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $820,000 | 17 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $736,000 | 21 | $24.8 million |
How to apply
Semloh Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Semloh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $496,150 |
| Missouri | 1 | $98,850 |
| Texas | 2 | $90,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Side Rec and Park District | Capacity building | $120,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Holmes family ed tr scholarship fund | $98,850 |
| HRS True Hope | Shelter chilren's home | $70,000 |
| Bakersfield Pregnancy Center | Safe housing project | $60,000 |
| Young America Foundation | Activism training seminar | $50,000 |
| Youth for Christ of Kern County | Westside ministry budget | $46,150 |
| Acres | Operating support | $45,000 |
| Mare Riding Center | Mare motel | $40,000 |
| Keepers of the Cross Church | General operating | $37,000 |
| Crisis Pregancy Center | Ultrasound machine | $30,000 |
| Helps International | General support medical mission | $20,000 |
| America's Mighty Warriors | Helping heroes heal program | $20,000 |
| Western Kern Oil Museum | General operating | $20,000 |
| West Side Rec and Park District | Youth programming | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene recovery | $15,000 |
| Maricopa Unified School District | Scholarship support | $10,000 |
| Alpha House | General operating | $10,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | General operating | $10,000 |
| Project Sweet Peas | Supplies and gift card fund | $6,000 |
| Westside Christian Minister Assn | Bible release | $5,000 |
| Crisis Pregancy Center | Car seats pack n play | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Holmes
- Lisa Edwards Delgado
- Jordan Lopez
- Kelly Lopez
- Hayley Tobin
- Jacob Lopez
Questions people ask
Does Semloh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Semloh Foundation give?
$736,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Semloh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Holmes (President), Lisa Edwards Delgado (Secretary/Tr), Jordan Lopez (Trustee) and Kelly Lopez (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Semloh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, housing and homelessness and faith communities.