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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 37-1439047

Samerian Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Indianapolis, IN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 93 grants and $4.9 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Tammy Owen
9910 Towne Road
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 875-3369
Form and materials
Written applications should include purpose of grant and amount requested
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Accepting funding proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $4,859,596

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $69,293,425
  • Tax year 2023

    $4,851,704

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $66,697,915
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,938,097

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $66,763,179
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,694,278

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $68,980,217
  • Tax year 2020

    $4,796,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $65,657,154

Grants paid in 2024

93 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN

    General fund

    $2,000,000
  2. United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    General fund

    $1,000,000
  3. Humane Society of Hamilton CountyNoblesville, IN

    General fund

    $312,500
  4. Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $250,000
  5. United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    Human rights programming

    $150,000
  6. Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $106,264
  7. 500 Festival FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $100,000
  8. Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Jewish fellowship

    $100,000
  9. Indiana Democracy CollectiveIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $83,333
  10. Free Press IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $50,000
  11. Pacers FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $50,000
  12. Indiana University Hillel CenterBloomington, IN

    General fund

    $40,000
  13. Central Indiana Community FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Angel investors

    $30,000
  14. Jewish FederationIndianapolis, IN

    Religious programming

    $30,000
  15. Antidefamation LeagueChicago, IL

    Human rights programming

    $25,000
  16. Ben's RanchCarmel, IN

    Youth programming

    $25,000
  17. Brightlane LearningIndianapolis, IN

    Tutoring program

    $25,000
  18. Coburn Place - Safe HavenIndianapolis, IN

    Transitional housing-based programming

    $25,000
  19. Human Rights FirstNew York, NY

    General fund

    $25,000
  20. Indiana Sports CorpIndianapolis, IN

    Youth sports scholarship program

    $25,000
  21. Gleaner's Food BankIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $20,000
  22. Little Wish FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Cancer programs

    $16,000
  23. Cristel HouseIndianapolis, IN

    Homeless/food pantry

    $15,000
  24. American Red CrossIndianapolis, IN

    General fund

    $10,000
  25. Assistance League of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $10,000
  26. Catch the Stars FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Education programming

    $10,000
  27. Eskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Beyond barriers - apprenticeship program

    $10,000
  28. Firefly Children & Family AllianceIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $10,000
  29. Gleaner's Food BankIndianapolis, IN

    Homeless/food pantry support

    $10,000
  30. Indianapolis Zoological Society IncIndianapolis, IN

    Indianapolis prize gala

    $10,000
  31. Morning Light IncIndianapolis, IN

    Homeless/food pantry support

    $10,000
  32. Pacers FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Gala tickets

    $10,000
  33. Teachers TreasuresIndianapolis, IN

    Education programming

    $10,000
  34. Westfield Youth SportsWestfield, IN

    Youth programming

    $10,000
  35. Usna Parents Club of IndianaGreenfield, IN

    Event sponsorship

    $9,999
  36. 16 Tech Community CorpIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $5,000
  37. A Kid AgainIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  38. Agape Therapeutic RidingCicero, IN

    Disabled programming

    $5,000
  39. All-OptionsBloomington, IN

    Human rights programming

    $5,000
  40. Arts with A PurposeIndianapolis, IN

    After school program support

    $5,000
  41. Ascent 121Indianapolis, IN

    Grant payment

    $5,000
  42. Big Brothers Big SistersIndianapolis, IN

    Youth mentoring program

    $5,000
  43. Boys & Girls Club of Boone CountyZionsville, IN

    Transportation program

    $5,000
  44. Brooke's Place for Grieving Young PeopleIndianapolis, IN

    Counseling services for grieving families

    $5,000
  45. Child AdvocatesIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  46. College Mentors for Kids IncIndianapolis, IN

    Mentor program support

    $5,000
  47. Community Harvest Food BankFt Wayne, IN

    Homeless/food pantry support

    $5,000
  48. Conner Prairie MuseumFishers, IN

    The trails at conner prairie

    $5,000
  49. Girls IncIndianapolis, IN

    Empowerhub program for middle school girls focused on STEM

    $5,000
  50. Hope Family Care CenterCicero, IN

    Health & medical programming

    $5,000
  51. Indiana Center for Suicide PreventionCarmel, IN

    Family violence programming

    $5,000
  52. Indiana Coalition to End Sexual AssaultIndianapolis, IN

    Economic justice fund

    $5,000
  53. Indiana Sports CorpIndianapolis, IN

    Golf outing

    $5,000
  54. Indiana Women in NeedIndianapolis, IN

    Transportation and grocery support for women battling cancer

    $5,000
  55. Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Arts programming

    $5,000
  56. Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing ProjectIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $5,000
  57. IU Foundation-Queer Philanthropy CircleBloomington, IN

    General fund

    $5,000
  58. Jameson CampIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  59. Kids' Voice of IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  60. Lifesmart YouthIndianapolis, IN

    Mental health literacy program

    $5,000
  61. Little Red DoorIndianapolis, IN

    Cancer programs

    $5,000
  62. Meals on WheelsIndianapolis, IN

    Bingo bash event support

    $5,000
  63. National Junior Tennis LeagueIndianapolis, IN

    Summer tennis camp program

    $5,000
  64. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Patient services program

    $5,000
  65. PrevailNoblesville, IN

    Family violence programming

    $5,000
  66. Purposeful DesignIndianapolis, IN

    Addiction/treatment programming

    $5,000
  67. Seeds of CaringWorthington, OH

    Volunteer services program

    $5,000
  68. Simon Youth FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  69. St Joseph Institute for the DeafIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  70. The Black Hats Society of Historic IrvingtonIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $5,000
  71. The STEM ConnectionIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  72. Why Aren't You SmilingIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  73. Youth EmpoweredIndianapolis, IN

    After school programming

    $5,000
  74. Best Buddies IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Disabled programming

    $3,000
  75. Adelante SchoolIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $2,500
  76. Allied Solutions for Performing ArtsCarmel, IN

    Youth programming

    $2,500
  77. Aspire Indiana HealthAnderson, IN

    Kids talk

    $2,500
  78. Boner Neighborhood CTRSIndianapolis, IN

    After school program support

    $2,500
  79. Cultivate Food RescueSouth Bend, IN

    Homeless/food pantry support

    $2,500
  80. Heartland Film FestivalIndianapolis, IN

    Arts programming

    $2,500
  81. Independent Living for Adults with DisabilitiesZionsville, IN

    Disabled programming

    $2,500
  82. Janus DevelopmentNoblesville, IN

    Disabled programming

    $2,500
  83. Love LucasIndianapolis, IN

    Mental health programming

    $2,500
  84. Monroe County United MinistriesBloomington, IN

    Family financial literacy program

    $2,500
  85. Muscular Dystrophy Family FoundationCarmel, IN

    Adaptive services program

    $2,500
  86. Pattern IncIndianapolis, IN

    Arts programming

    $2,500
  87. Techpoint Foundation for YouthIndianapolis, IN

    Robotics event

    $2,500
  88. The Mind TrustIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $2,500
  89. Urban Musical TheaterIndianapolis, IN

    Youth programming

    $2,500
  90. Aspire HouseIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $2,000
  91. Big Car CollaborativeIndianapolis, IN

    Civic/community programming

    $1,500
  92. Claude McNeal's Musical TheatreIndianapolis, IN

    Act out programming

    $1,500
  93. Gleaner's Food BankIndianapolis, IN

    Memorial donation

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education8 grants $2,060,00055% of the total
  2. Arts and culture7 grants $1,216,50032% of the total
  3. Youth development5 grants $120,0003% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $90,0002% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $83,3332% of the total
  6. Health6 grants $37,5001% of the total
  7. 9 other causes17 grants $141,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana87 grants $3,649,596
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $1,150,000
  3. Illinois1 grant $25,000
  4. New York1 grant $25,000
  5. California1 grant $5,000
  6. Ohio1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Cynthia Simon SkjodtCHAIRMAN Hours 4Pay $0
  • Paul SkjodtPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Erik SkjodtTREASURER Hours 4Pay $0
  • Elizabeth NiedermeyerSECRETARY Hours 20Pay $54,100

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