The Serengeti Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Serengeti Foundation is a private foundation in Dripping Springs, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$20,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $144,554 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 2 | $34.4 million |
| 2024 | $144,554 | 3 | $35.3 million |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 1 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
The Serengeti 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Serengeti Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bert von Roemer
- Jeff Whitmire
Questions people ask
Does The Serengeti Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Serengeti Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Serengeti Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bert von Roemer (Director) and Jeff Whitmire (Treasurer).
What does The Serengeti Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.