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THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Sherman Oaks, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4691748
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Sherman Oaks, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4691748
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Semel Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding primarily in California, New York, and Tennessee. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting platform.

Total Funding Given

$275K

2024
Grantees funded
42
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
J
Jane Semel
Board Member
D
Dennis Roach
Board Member
I
Ilya Top
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Tennessee. 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 THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $275 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UCLA FOUNDATION, MUSEUM ASSOCIATES, and NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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