Private foundation · EIN 92-0876450 · Birmingham, Alabama · Human services

Serra Foundation

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: 6 grants paid, $115K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$115K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central AlabamaHueytown, ALGeneral fund$50K
John Carroll Catholic High SchoolBirmingham, ALGeneral fund$15K
St Mary's Catholic ChurchFairfield, ALGeneral fund$15K
The Lovelady CenterBirmingham, ALGeneral fund$15K
Alabama Institute for the Deaf & BlindTalladega, ALGeneral fund$10K
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolBirmingham, ALGeneral fund$10K

About this foundation

Serra Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Serra Foundation 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 Serra Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $115K across 6 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Serra Foundation give?

Alabama (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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