Serendipity Foundation Inc
Serendipity Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2021 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including food access, humanitarian aid, immigrant and workers’ rights, and organizational development.
Serendipity Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Serendipity Foundation Inc gave $194K across 33 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $193,998
- +35.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 33
- +43.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,879
- -5.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,157,548
- +87.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Serendipity Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: G William Rogers Jr
Mailing address: 1007 N Federal Highway 5002, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (888) 675-8468
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Serendipity Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Feeding America ($30K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia and New York, at 32% each, followed by Illinois at 15%, Massachusetts at 9%, and California at 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Serendipity Foundation Inc gives
- 21% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2020) to $194K (2021). In 2021 it made 33 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Organizational Development | $30,000 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | Organizational Developement | $30,000 |
| Caring for Colombia New York, NY | Organizational Development | $15,000 |
| Actblue Somerville, MA | Organizational Development | $14,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Orgnizational Development | $10,000 |
| Lulac Institute Washington, DC | Organizational Development | $8,500 |
| Veterinarians International Washington, DC | Organizational Development | $8,000 |
| Moral Courage Project Brooklyn, NY | Organizational Development | $6,500 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Organizational Development | $5,000 |
| Florida AIDS Walk Los Angeles, CA | Organizational Development | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,157,548 | $2,916,228 | $224,329 | $193,998 | 33 | $217,647 | $55,588 | $272,726 |
| 2020 | $2,218,436 | $251,164 | $167,892 | $143,750 | 23 | — | $52,593 | $190,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Serendipity Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of causes. For example, Share Our Strength says it works to address childhood hunger and poverty, while Feeding America says it advances equitable access to nutritious food. The Moral Courage Project says it certifies people to teach skills for engaging productively about polarizing issues. Other 2021 grantees include organizations working on humanitarian crises, regenerative organic agriculture, and immigrant and workers’ rights.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $193,998. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed awards were $30,000 each to Feeding America and Share Our Strength, followed by $15,000 to Caring for Colombia and $14,000 to ActBlue. The filing described the purposes of these and other listed grants as organizational development.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written request describing the purpose of the organizational request and no restrictions on awards. These are filing instructions, not confirmed as current. How to apply: The filing lists a written request with the purpose of the organizational request; the foundation’s current application process is not confirmed. Deadline: The filing lists June 30, a past deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists George William Rogers Jr as president, Michael H Kasten as vice preside, and Sweta Chakraborty as director.
Serendipity Foundation Inc is led by George William Rogers Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
George William Rogers Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sweta Chakraborty
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael H. Kasten
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Serendipity Foundation Inc
How much does Serendipity Foundation Inc give each year?
Serendipity Foundation Inc gave $194K across 33 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $144K across 23 grants.
What is Serendipity Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Serendipity Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,879, across 33 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Serendipity Foundation Inc give grants?
Serendipity Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Serendipity Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Serendipity Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Development" (28 grants).
Who are Serendipity Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Serendipity Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Feeding America ($30,000), Share Our Strength ($30,000) and Caring for Colombia ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Serendipity Foundation Inc?
Serendipity Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Serendipity Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Serendipity Foundation Inc?
Serendipity Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Serendipity Foundation Inc's EIN?
Serendipity Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0134901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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