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The Leon and Marion Semonian Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the Trust awarded a total of $23.7K across 54 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering connections with nonprofits. Organizations seeking support can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the Trust.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF THE FAIR
$7.5K
3%

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$6.5K
2%
TRUSTEES OF CLARK UNIVERSITY
$5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$200
Median 2nd year grant
$800
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST give?
LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $24 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF THE FAIR, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc, and TRUSTEES OF CLARK UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST?
LEON AND MARION SEMONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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