Serafy Foundation
Accepts applications
Serafy Foundation is a private foundation in Brownsville, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $511,267 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$511,267
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $508,890 the year before.
43% 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 | $508,890 | 35 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $511,267 | 42 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nicholas T Serafy Jr 205 West Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (956) 546-5313 |
| What to submit | All written requests from tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization will be considered. |
What Serafy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36 | $433,861 |
| Illinois | 3 | $42,850 |
| Indiana | 1 | $31,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,056 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School | General fund | $70,000 |
| Utrgv | General fund | $56,000 |
| College of American Pathologists | General fund | $40,350 |
| The Love Builds Hope Foundation | General fund | $35,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General fund | $31,000 |
| Children's Museum of Brownsville | General fund | $26,815 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $26,000 |
| University of Dallas | General fund | $25,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mary Mother of the Church | General fund | $20,100 |
| Foundation for A Globally Competitive Texas | General fund | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Academy | General fund | $12,050 |
| Burning Tree Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Geneva School of Boerne | General fund | $10,000 |
| South Texas Academic Rising Scholars | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ut Health | General fund | $10,000 |
| Utrgv Athletics | General fund | $10,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe Regional Middle School | General fund | $9,000 |
| Moody Clinic | General fund | $6,500 |
| Teach for America | General fund | $5,000 |
| Texas 2036 | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Texas Tribune | General fund | $5,000 |
| Brownsville Wellness Coalition | General fund | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral | General fund | $5,000 |
| Brownsville Police | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Marfan Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Holy Spirit Church | General fund | $2,250 |
| Chancellor's Council Executive Committee | General fund | $2,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Marist Brothers | General fund | $1,500 |
| Brownsville Texas Exes | General fund | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $1,056 |
| Local Rubber Duck Race | General fund | $1,055 |
| American Heart Association | General fund | $1,031 |
| National Shrine of St Jude | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Military Warrior | General fund | $1,000 |
| First Methodist Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Rio Grande Council | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas T Serafy Jr
Questions people ask
Does Serafy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Serafy Foundation give?
$511,267 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Serafy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas T Serafy Jr (Trustee).
What does Serafy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.