The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $215,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 13 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 24 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc 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 The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $719,000 |
| New York | 7 | $268,000 |
| California | 4 | $113,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $45,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside School Inc | to support the General fund and the Angel Scholarship Fund | $215,000 |
| Reach Prep Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Horizons Student Enrichment Program | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| First Graduate | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| St Vincents Services Inc | American Dreams Program | $80,000 |
| Family & Childrens Agency Inc | ASPIRE program | $75,000 |
| The Carver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | to support Kinderboost and Head Start programs | $70,000 |
| Cottey College | Serenbetz Institute Global Immersion Program | $45,000 |
| The New York Opportunity Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Taft School Corporation | Red Rhino Foundation | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston Sout | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hoe Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Christian Camps & Conferences | Camp Deer Run Camper Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Pan Mass Challenge | $1,000 |
| Deerfoot Lodge | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center of Port Chester | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University | Women of Lehigh Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Libertas College Preparatory | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lycee Francais de San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia L Serenbetz
- George Hunter Serenbetz
- Jean B Serenbetz
- Margaret Skyler Serenbetz
- Paul H Serenbetz
- Robert C Serenbetz
- Stuart W Serenbetz
- William Tucker Serenbetz
- Warren L Serenbetz III
- Warren L Serenbetz Jr
- Christin E Weberman
Questions people ask
Does The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia L Serenbetz (Trustee, VP), George Hunter Serenbetz (Trustee), Jean B Serenbetz (Treas, Trustee) and Margaret Skyler Serenbetz (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Serenbetz Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.