Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including education, health, emergency services, libraries, the arts, and community support.
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $140.111), top state Pennsylvania. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,783
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $140
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $5,605
- -29.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Robert Serenbetz as the contact and the application materials as “Written of income distributed for charitable activities.” The filing states that awards have no restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Serenbetz
Mailing address: PO Box 1127, Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: (267) 808-0262
Email: bobserenbetz@prodigy.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Deerfield Academy ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares went to Pennsylvania (17%), New York (15%), New Hampshire (13%), Massachusetts (13%), and Oklahoma (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $118; repeat grants $148. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $5K (2020). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | Donation | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $250 |
| American Heart Assoc Dallas, TX | Donation | $250 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Donation | $250 |
| Waterside School Stamford, CT | Donation | $250 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Donation | $201 |
| Thomas Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $200 |
| Indian Hill Church Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $200 |
| Newtown Fire Assoc Newtown, PA | Donation | $150 |
| Dartmouth Athletic Sponsors Hanover, NH | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,605 | $90 | $200 | $3,783 | 27 | $3,783 | $2,750 | $296 |
| 2024 | $7,961 | $6,925 | $2,958 | $2,680 | 19 | $2,680 | $4,488 | $234 |
| 2023 | $4,920 | $3,712 | $4,839 | $4,584 | 23 | $4,584 | $3,589 | — |
| 2022 | $4,912 | $5,541 | $4,538 | $4,533 | 24 | $4,533 | $5,541 | — |
| 2021 | $8,276 | $10,332 | $4,656 | $4,637 | 20 | $4,637 | $3,513 | — |
| 2020 | $5,739 | $6,815 | $4,828 | $4,816 | 28 | — | $988 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $296 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Waterside School describes its mission as providing a well-rounded early education for motivated, disadvantaged children, while Newtown EMS says it provides ambulance services in Newtown Township and the surrounding community. Bucks County Free Library describes its mission as providing materials and services for library users.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $3,783 through 27 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $500, with a median of $100. Recent larger grants included $500 to Deerfield Academy; $250 each to American Cancer Society, American Heart Assoc, Tunnels to Towers, and Waterside School; and $201 to Dartmouth College. The filing lists each of these grants as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Serenbetz as president and Karen J Serenbetz, Todd Serenbetz, Gregg Serenbetz, and Kathryn Serenbetz as board members.
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Robert Serenbetz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Serenbetz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregg Serenbetz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen J. Serenbetz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Serenbetz
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memnber, 2021
Board Memnber → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Serenbetz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathryn Parker (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 19 grants.
What is Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $140, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $118 on average.
Where does Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and New Hampshire (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanover, NH (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Newtown, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (27 grants).
Who are Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Deerfield Academy ($500), American Cancer Society ($250) and American Heart Assoc ($250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc?
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2893297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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