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Samerian Foundation Inc

Carmel, Indiana  ·  EIN 371439047  ·  Private foundation

Samerian Foundation Inc is a Indiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.8M in annual giving against $65.7M in assets. This page documents the 213 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Samerian Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$65.7M
Total assets
213
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Samerian Foundation Inc funds

Samerian Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, women girls.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Samerian Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Indiana University Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Bloomington, IN$2.0M2022
Indiana University Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Bloomington, IN$2.0M2024
Indiana University Foundation
ASSEMBLY HALL RENOVATIONS
Indianapolis, IN$2.0M2020
Indiana University Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Bloomington, IN$2.0M2023
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$1.0M2022
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
BERNSTEIN FELLOW
Washington, DC$1.0M2020
ACLU Foundation
CONSTITUTION DEFENSE FUND
New York, NY$375K2020
Riley Children's Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Indianapolis, IN$356K2023
Riley Children's Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Indianapolis, IN$356K2022
Humane Society of Hamilton County
GENERAL FUND
Noblesville, IN$312K2022
Humane Society of Hamilton County
GENERAL FUND
Noblesville, IN$312K2024
Humane Society of Hamilton County
MEDICAL CENTER
Noblesville, IN$312K2020
Humane Society of Hamilton County
MEDICAL CENTER
Noblesville, IN$312K2023

Samerian Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.8M
2022$4.9M
2023$4.8M
2024$4.9M

How to apply for funding from Samerian Foundation Inc

Samerian Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at samerianfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Samerian Foundation Inc

Does Samerian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Samerian Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Samerian Foundation Inc fund?
Samerian Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Indiana University Foundation, Indiana University Foundation, Indiana University Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Samerian Foundation Inc give in grants?
Samerian Foundation Inc reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.4M over 213 grants.
Where is Samerian Foundation Inc located?
Samerian Foundation Inc is based in Carmel, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371439047.
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About this profile. This page is built from Samerian Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Samerian Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.