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Serafy Foundation

Brownsville, Texas  ·  EIN 742861035  ·  Private foundation

Serafy Foundation is a private foundation based in Brownsville, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $562K in grants paid and $11.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 270 individual grants from this funder — $3.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$562K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Total assets
270
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Serafy Foundation funds

Serafy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Serafy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Dallas
GENERAL FUND
Irving, TX$120K2019
University of Dallas
GENERAL FUND
Irving, TX$110K2018
University of Dallas
GENERAL FUND
Irving, TX$101K2017
University of Dallas
GENERAL FUND
Irving, TX$100K2020
St Mary's Catholic School
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$94K2022
Utrgv
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$85K2023
St Mary's Catholic School
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$70K2024
The University of Texas at Austin
GENERAL FUND
Austin, TX$68K2017
St Mary's Catholic School
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$60K2023
St Mary's Catholic School
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$56K2020
Utrgv
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$56K2024
Schreiner University
GENERAL FUND
Kerrville, TX$50K2020
Schreiner University
GENERAL FUND
Kerrville, TX$50K2018
Schreiner University
GENERAL FUND
Kerrville, TX$50K2019
St Mary's Catholic School
GENERAL FUND
Brownsville, TX$50K2019

Serafy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$453K
2018$498K
2019$515K
2020$562K
2022$573K
2023$509K
2024$511K

How to apply for funding from Serafy Foundation

Serafy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Serafy Foundation

Does Serafy Foundation accept grant applications?
Serafy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Serafy Foundation fund?
Serafy Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Dallas, University of Dallas, University of Dallas. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Serafy Foundation give in grants?
Serafy Foundation reported $562K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 270 grants.
Where is Serafy Foundation located?
Serafy Foundation is based in Brownsville, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742861035.
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About this profile. This page is built from Serafy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Serafy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.