A and J Serenity Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
A and J Serenity Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$302,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $365,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $315,000 | 9 | $7.5 million |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 10 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $365,000 | 9 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $302,500 | 8 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
A and J Serenity Fund 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $302,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Book Bodega | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Ruth's Rufuge | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The New York Foundling | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Door | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Care for the Homeless | To carry out charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance Inc | To carry out charitable activities | $10,000 |
| New York Community Pantry | To carry out charitable activities | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur A Lane
- Jane F Lane
Questions people ask
Does A and J Serenity Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A and J Serenity Fund Inc give?
$302,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs A and J Serenity Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur A Lane (Director & President) and Jane F Lane (Director & Vice President).