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Serafy Foundation is a private trust based in BROWNSVILLE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Nicholas T Serafy. It holds total assets of $11.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $8.7M in 2011 to $11.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Serafy Foundation has made 141 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $401K in 2021 to $509K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 72 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $94K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Illinois, Indiana, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Serafy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, IL, IN.
Serafy Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 141 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $94K.
For information about applying for grants from Serafy Foundation, visit their official website. Many private foundations accept unsolicited proposals or have specific application windows.
Serafy Foundation is headquartered in BROWNSVILLE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas T Serafy Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Tree FoundationGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| UtrgvGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $85K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Catholic SchoolGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| University Of DallasGENERAL FUND | Irving, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Schreiner UniversityGENERAL FUND | Kerrville, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Children'S Museum Of BrownsvilleGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $34K | 2023 |
| College Of American PathologistsGENERAL FUND | Northfield, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of Notre DameGENERAL FUND | Notre Dame, IN | $25K | 2023 |
| St Joseph AcademyGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| South Texas Academic Rising ScholarsGENERAL FUND | Mcallen, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For A Globally Competitive TexasGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Mary Mother Of The ChurchGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Ut HealthGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Utrgv AthleticsGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Guadalupe Regional Middle SchoolGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| Geneva School Of BoerneGENERAL FUND | Boerne, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Catholic ChurchGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL FUND | Mcallen, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Texas TribuneGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas 2036GENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Good Neighbor Settlement HouseGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Proyecto Juan Diego IncGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S Bereavement Of South TexasGENERAL FUND | San Antonio, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Chancellor'S Council Executive CommitteeGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Moody ClinicGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Marist BrothersGENERAL FUND | Worth, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Harlingen Consolidated Independent School DistrictGENERAL FUND | Harlingen, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Rio Grande ValleyGENERAL FUND | Mcallen, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| National Shrine Of St JudeGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At Austin - Development OfficeGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Las HuellasGENERAL FUND | Brownsville, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry At SmuGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| The Lawfare InstituteGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $46K | 2022 |