Public charity · Diamond Bar, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $27K
- Typical grant
- $27K to $27K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $27K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $81K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81K | $27K | 1 |
| 2023 | $132K | $44K | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Kyle FicklerChairman
- Melanie WhiteChair elect
- Tim MccarthyTreasurer
- James LawrenceImmediate past chair & secretary
- Ryan StutzmanCfo
- Mike SpagnolaPresident and ceo
- George AfremowFormer vp & cfo
- William MillerFormer sr. vp, ops
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Donate to cancer research
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donate to cancer research | $27K |
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