Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-4859121
Siemer Institute
Columbus, OH
Siemer Institute is a public charity that makes grants based in Columbus, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $17.9M in grants paid across 79 grants, with $21.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to United Way of Central Ohio Inc, Family Promise Inc and National Council of Ymcas of the USA.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Siemer Institute's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are made at the recommendation of board members and grant applicants submit proposals that are reviewed by the board and then reports are submitted by the recipient organization at the end of the grant period.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
See schedule o.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus, OH | Social Services | $1,920,000 |
| Family Promise Inc | Summit, NJ | Social Services | $770,000 |
| National Council of Ymcas of the USA | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $660,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Social Services | $660,000 |
| Orange County United Way | Irvine, CA | Social Services | $495,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | Social Services | $440,000 |
| United Way Suncoast Inc | Tampa, FL | Social Services | $440,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands (columbia) | Columbia, SC | Social Services | $412,500 |
| Metro United Way Inc | Louisville, KY | Social Services | $385,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $385,000 |
| United Way of Broward County | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Social Services | $358,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Social Services | $330,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Social Services | $330,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Social Services | $330,000 |
| United Way of the Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Social Services | $330,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Social Services | $325,000 |
| Heart of Florida United Way | Orlando, FL | Social Services | $302,500 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | Boston, MA | Social Services | $302,500 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | Social Services | $275,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | St Louis, MO | Social Services | $275,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | San Antonio, TX | Social Services | $275,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | Social Services | $270,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Social Services | $270,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Social Services | $247,500 |
| Family Scholar House | Louisville, KY | Social Services | $220,000 |
The 25 largest of 79 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Siemer Institute accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Siemer Institute's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Siemer Institute give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $17,871,500 in grants paid (79 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Siemer Institute funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to United Way of Central Ohio Inc (OH), $1.92M, Family Promise Inc (NJ), $770K, National Council of Ymcas of the USA (IL), $660K, United Way of Greater Atlanta (GA), $660K and Orange County United Way (CA), $495K.