Samerian Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Samerian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$92.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
58% 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 | $4.9 million | 60 | $83.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 93 | $92.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tammy Owen 9910 Towne Road, Carmel, IN 46032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 875-3369 |
| What to submit | Written applications should include purpose of grant and amount requested |
| Restrictions | Accepting funding proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Samerian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 87 | $3.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | General fund | $2.0 million |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Humane Society of Hamilton County | General fund | $312,500 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Human rights programming | $150,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | General fund | $106,264 |
| 500 Festival Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Jewish fellowship | $100,000 |
| Indiana Democracy Collective | General fund | $83,333 |
| Free Press Indiana | Civic/community programming | $50,000 |
| Pacers Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Indiana University Hillel Center | General fund | $40,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation | Angel investors | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Religious programming | $30,000 |
| Antidefamation League | Human rights programming | $25,000 |
| Ben's Ranch | Youth programming | $25,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Tutoring program | $25,000 |
| Coburn Place - Safe Haven | Transitional housing-based programming | $25,000 |
| Human Rights First | General fund | $25,000 |
| Indiana Sports Corp | Youth sports scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank | General fund | $20,000 |
| Little Wish Foundation | Cancer programs | $16,000 |
| Cristel House | Homeless/food pantry | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Catch the Stars Foundation | Education programming | $10,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Beyond barriers - apprenticeship program | $10,000 |
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank | Homeless/food pantry support | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis prize gala | $10,000 |
| Morning Light Inc | Homeless/food pantry support | $10,000 |
| Pacers Foundation | Gala tickets | $10,000 |
| Teachers Treasures | Education programming | $10,000 |
| Westfield Youth Sports | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Usna Parents Club of Indiana | Event sponsorship | $9,999 |
| 16 Tech Community Corp | Civic/community programming | $5,000 |
| A Kid Again | Youth programming | $5,000 |
| Agape Therapeutic Riding | Disabled programming | $5,000 |
| All-Options | Human rights programming | $5,000 |
| Arts With A Purpose | After school program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Simon Skjodt
- Paul Skjodt
- Erik Skjodt
- Elizabeth Niedermeyer
Questions people ask
Does Samerian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Samerian Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Samerian Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Simon Skjodt (Chairman), Paul Skjodt (President), Erik Skjodt (Treasurer) and Elizabeth Niedermeyer (Secretary).
What does Samerian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.