Serimus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Serimus Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $284,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $113,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$284,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$113,500
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $302,200 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,200 | 16 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $284,000 | 13 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Serimus Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Serimus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $234,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $13,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Book Trust | General operations | $113,500 |
| Serimus Operating Foundation | General operations | $86,000 |
| Community Foundation Jackson Hole | General operations | $30,000 |
| Matthews House | General operations | $15,000 |
| Giving Square | General operations | $13,000 |
| Community Foundation of NC | Give next fund | $6,500 |
| Fort Collins Museum of Discovery | Dash event sponsor | $5,000 |
| Idea Wild | General operations | $5,000 |
| Golden Willow Retreat | General operations | $3,000 |
| Ciclismo Youth Foundation | Sendtown bike club | $2,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Propublica | General operations | $2,000 |
| Northen Colorado Intertribal Powwow | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill E Schatz
- Douglas S Schatz
- Kirsten Bump
- Adrienne Schatz
- David Schatz
Questions people ask
Does Serimus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Serimus Foundation give?
$284,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Serimus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill E Schatz (Executive Di), Douglas S Schatz (VP & Treas.), Kirsten Bump (Program Dire) and Adrienne Schatz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Serimus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.