SERVE Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SERVE Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$50,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$423,097
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $450,488 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $461,441 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 3 | $423,097 |
How to apply
SERVE 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 SERVE Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 2 | $35,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Other Side Academy | Support for homeless | $20,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund INC | Financial/Housing Support | $15,000 |
| Christmas Box International | Support for abused children | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Fery
- Lance Sessions
- Kevin Whan
- Julie Spencer
- Scott Mayeda
- Ryan Kennedy
- Lupe Naranjo
- Javier Robles
- Silvia Karstens
- Laura Moore
- Kaitlyn Schwalbe
- Heather Valerio
- Heather Foster
- Tim Silva
- Carol Chase Groux
Questions people ask
Does SERVE Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SERVE Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs SERVE Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Fery (President), Lance Sessions (Treasurer), Kevin Whan (Treasurer) and Julie Spencer (Chief Tax Officer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does SERVE Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and international.