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Letter form Contact: The Serra Foundation - Joseph Serra, 13338 Wenwood Drive, Fenton, Mi, 8106941720 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
53 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren Flint FoundationFlint, MI | General Use | $1.2M |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | General Use | $420K |
| Albion CollegeAlbion, MI | General Use | $205K |
| Play Right Sports AcademyAlbion, MI | General Use | $154K |
| Friends of Berston Field HouseFlint, MI | General Use | $60K |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | General Use | $60K |
| The Ally Challenge Presented By McLAnn Arbor, MI | General Use | $45K |
| Miami University FoundationOxford, OH | General Use | $30K |
| Community Foundation of Greater RochesterRochester Hills, MI | General Use | $25K |
| Junior Achievement of Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI | General Use | $25K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | General Use | $25K |
| Grand Blanc Community SchoolGrand Blanc, MI | General Use | $20K |
| Holy FamilyGrand Blanc, MI | General Use | $20K |
| Community Partners for Affordable HousingLibertyville, IL | General Use | $10K |
| East Lake Community DevelopmentEastlake, MI | General Use | $10K |
| Flint Institute of MusicFlint, MI | General Use | $10K |
| Kirk Gibson FoundationGrosse Pointe, MI | General Use | $10K |
| McLaren Northern Mi FoundationPetoskey, MI | General Use | $10K |
| Vehicle City Gridiron SportsFlint, MI | General Use | $6,000 |
| Grand Blanc Youth ArtsSwartz Creek, MI | General Use | $5,000 |
| Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of FameFlint, MI | General Use | $5,000 |
| Flint & Genesee Chamber of CommerceFlint, MI | General Use | $4,000 |
| Family Assistance for Renaissance MenDetroit, MI | General Use | $3,500 |
| City of Grand Blanc Police AssociationGrand Blanc, MI | General Use | $3,000 |
| Powers Catholic High SchoolFlint, MI | General Use | $3,000 |
| Shelter Animal DonationsFenton, MI | General Use | $2,500 |
| Sloan MuseumFlint, MI | General Use | $2,500 |
| Trendsettas Corvette ClubFlint, MI | General Use | $2,500 |
| Flint Institute of ArtFlint, MI | General Use | $2,000 |
| Camp DaggettPetoskey, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Catholic CharitiesFlint, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Communities FirstFlint, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Fenton Education FoundationFenton, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Fenton Festival IncFenton, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Flint Jewish FederationFlint, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern MichiganFlint, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| The Disability NetworkFlint, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Voice for Children Advocacy CenterFlint, MI | General Use | $1,000 |
| Dads of Southeast MichiganSterling Heights, MI | General Use | $500 |
| Greater Flint Youth DevelopmentFlint, MI | General Use | $500 |
| Haven OaklandPontiac, MI | General Use | $500 |
| Michigan Ballet AcademyGrand Rapids, MI | General Use | $500 |
| Our Lady Lebanon Maronite Catholic ChurchFlint, MI | General Use | $500 |
| Xceptional HeroesGrand Blanc, MI | General Use | $300 |
| Gamma Delta Chapter - Nspsk IncFlint, MI | General Use | $250 |
| Grand Blanc High SchoolGrand Blanc, MI | General Use | $250 |
| Greater Flint Area Baseball SoftballFenton, MI | General Use | $250 |
| Salvation ArmyFlint, MI | General Use | $250 |
| Team Buddy Forever FoundationGrand Blanc, MI | General Use | $250 |
| Kiwanis Health Camp FoundationFlint, MI | General Use | $200 |
| Fenton Community OrchestraFenton, MI | General Use | $125 |
| Fish of Grand BlancFlint, MI | General Use | $100 |
| Michigan Crossroads CouncilEagle, MI | General Use | $100 |
By state: Michigan 49 · Illinois 3 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
Serra Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fenton, Michigan, administered in care of Joseph O Serra, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Serra Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form Deadlines: None.
How much does Serra Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 53 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Serra Foundation give?
Michigan (49 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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