Private foundation · EIN 36-7391628 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Serr Charitable Action Tr Uw 09242002

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $18M total, median $475K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$18M
Median grant
$475K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orange County Community FoundationIrvine, CAGeneral support$18M
Salt Lake Film SocietySalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$475K
Utah Symphony Utah OperaSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$50K

By state: California 1 · Utah 2

About this foundation

Serr Charitable Action Tr Uw 09242002 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Bank of Ca Na, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Serr Charitable Action Tr Uw 09242002 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Serr Charitable Action Tr Uw 09242002 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $18M across 3 grants, a median of $475K.

Where does Serr Charitable Action Tr Uw 09242002 give?

California (1 grants), Utah (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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