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Joyce Serant Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 823516627

Joyce Serant Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,629 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $9,723 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $17,794 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,7945$162,634
2024$26,6293$194,992

How to apply

Joyce Serant 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Joyce Serant Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$26,629

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Animal Charitiy
Houston, TX
Help animals$10,000
Ohba Houston
Houston, TX
Health and well$9,723
Various General Charity
Houston, TX
General needs$6,906

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joyce Serant Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joyce Serant Foundation give?

$26,629 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $9,723.

Who runs Joyce Serant Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Serant (Exec Direc), Gail Serant (Director) and Michael Serant II (Direcotr).

What does Joyce Serant Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and health.

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