The Samerian Foundation receives hundreds of grant requests each year, but we can only fund a reasonable percentage of the proposals. It is not unusual for grantee needs to far exceed grantor available resources.
It is the policy of Samerian to promote tolerance and acceptance of all persons. We encourage equality, full inclusion, and diversity policies. The Foundation is committed to supporting 501(c)(3) charitable organizations providing an environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
We encourage you to review this website carefully. Unfortunately, we must decline numerous worthy proposals every year because they do not fit within the parameters of our mission. This is not a reflection of their merit but rather of our responsibility to make choices. These guidelines govern our grant making decisions:
The Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life by providing funds through a grant making process for education, economic development, health, youth sports, community organizations meeting the needs of the under served, and humanitarian projects. Focusing on disadvantaged youth, education, youth sports, poverty and hunger prevention, medical and health care programs, community development, the environment, building strong families, the advancement of human rights & social needs, and the arts.
You are asked to adhere to the application process. Attempts to bypass this process will be noted and may possibly affect the outcome of your request. Although the Foundation is managed by the family; we ask that you please respect the privacy of each family member and not approach them personally regarding your submittal.
Please allow 90 days from the date of your submitted proposal for full consideration. All grant seekers will receive notification of our decision. The board meets quarterly to discuss and determine grant request approvals.
Only one grant request per organization per calendar year.
Although the Samerian Foundation also supports a few efforts of national significance and an occasional international project, we remain primarily committed to Central Indiana.
The Board of Directors reserve the right to consider, approve, decline and or fund any grant applications.
Given the economic climate, we like to know that our donations go to the intended cause. We believe it is important to evaluate how effectively a charity meets its goals. Thus, we personally visit each recipient as a measure of accountability.
Our goal is to make grant applications as straightforward and simple as possible. To apply, please follow the steps outlined below.
The Samerian Foundation welcomes grant applications from charitable organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
July 31, 2023 - October 30, 2023 - February 28, 2024 - April 30, 2024
What We Don’t Fund