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THE SEMEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $210K across 2 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UCLA FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$19.7M
61%
MUSEUM ASSOCIATES
LOS ANGELES, CA
$5.5M
17%
NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC
New York, NY
$1.5M
5%
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- 42 grantees
- 9 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 Connecticut. 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.