Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation is a private foundation in Mansfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,190 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,190
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$11,684
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,594 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $39,728 | 42 | $11,620 |
| 2024 | $33,594 | 34 | $16,788 |
| 2025 | $40,190 | 32 | $11,684 |
How to apply
Se-Ma-No Electric 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 31 | $39,190 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Community Aid | $4,500 |
| Care to Learn Seymour Chapter | Community Aid | $3,000 |
| Mansfield Fire Department | Community Aid | $2,500 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Community Aid | $2,000 |
| Newborns In Need SW MO Chapter | Community Aid | $2,000 |
| Mansfield Shoe Distribution Committee | Community Aid | $2,000 |
| Mountain Grove High School Robotics | Community Aid | $1,870 |
| Tri County Fair | Community Aid | $1,820 |
| Seymour Project Graduation | Community Aid | $1,500 |
| Top of the Ozarks Shooting Facility | Community Aid | $1,500 |
| Mountain Grove Panther Archery | Community Aid | $1,000 |
| Ann Short Community Center | Community Aid | $1,000 |
| Evangel University | Noah Drake - Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Missouri State University | Natalee Lawson | $1,000 |
| Mansfield Senior Citizen Club | Community Aid | $1,000 |
| Mountain Grove Project Graduation | Community Aid | $1,000 |
| Naltc | Jordon Williams - Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia | Landry Golden - Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ozark Technical College | Laikyn Ball - Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Individual | House fire assistance | $750 |
| Mansfield Project Graduation | Community Aid | $500 |
| Norwood Project Graduation | Community Aid | $500 |
| Seymour Community Library | Community Aid | $500 |
| Wright County Library | Community Aid | $500 |
| Mansfield Chamber of Commerce | Community Aid | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Penner
- Kevin Barlow
- David Tripp
- Heidi Kelly
- Don Forest
- Nick Collins
- Zane Mulbery
- Melanie McFarland
- Sue Fuge
Questions people ask
Does Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation give?
$40,190 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry Penner (President), Kevin Barlow (Vice President), David Tripp (Treasurer) and Heidi Kelly (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.