Semper Charitable Foundation
Semper Charitable Foundation, founded in 1984 by Mary Cunningham Agee, is a family private foundation that states a mission of advancing hope and opportunity for vulnerable populations through individual donations and organizational grants. The site lists leadership, history, mission, and a contact email ([email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or local nonprofit with programs aligned to human services, education, community arts, or similar local community needs—preferably with a California connection or an introduction to the foundation's leadership.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving vulnerable populations, community services, education, or local arts and culture.
- • Request sizes consistent with past grants (typically under $5,000).
- • Organizational presence or activities in California (historically a dominant focus) or an existing connection/introduction to the foundation.
- • Evidence of strong local impact or small-scale program support rather than large capital projects.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: historically dominated by California but with grants in several states; the latest year showed awards in two states with a strong share in Washington and continuing California ties.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients in 2022 (about 15) and fewer in subsequent years (9 then 3), showing a moderate breadth overall though the latest year is small; recipients appear to be independent community organizations rather than an internal or captive set.
New Applicants
The foundation publicly states it only considers preselected applicants, which limits open application access, but filings show occasional new grantees across observed years, so unsolicited applicants are not clearly impossible though acceptance is selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
