Serenity Fair Way Foundation
To assist those who are in need in the central Ohio area, due to social illness or poverty, through the provision of aid, in case of emergency and unforeseen circumstances such as; interim living arrangements, job transportation, tuition and educational expenses, medical & dental expenses and social and career conseling. To counsel and assist individuals with respect to substance abuse, incarceration, lack of education, employment training, self-esteem issues, and extreme healthcare and medical issues.
Serenity Fair Way Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $385,223
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $150,644
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $14,501
- +311.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $131,925
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Serenity Fair Way Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Serenity Fair Way Foundation
Who Serenity Fair Way Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Side Learning & Development Center (Sprout Five) Columbus, OH | To support the gimmefive program at sproutfive. "gimmefive is an Ohio 529 plan savings program designed to make college and career training more accessible for low-income families. Sproutfive will assist families that are enrolled in their programs to open an Ohio 529 account and will deposit $500 in the account. After 18 years, $500 will equate to $6,372.46. The idea is that sproutfive will send the kids off to kindergarten with an investment into future college or career training, boosting their educational and economic success." | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,223 | $150,644 | $131,925 | — | — | $14,501 |
| 2023 | $316,338 | $157,872 | $183,708 | — | — | $3,524 |
| 2022 | $337,711 | $183,186 | $118,419 | $10,000 | 1 | $57,956 |
| 2021 | $400,153 | $57,940 | $47,688 | — | — | $42,940 |
| 2020 | $503,727 | $55,140 | $78,355 | — | — | $40,140 |
About Serenity Fair Way Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Serenity Fair Way Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $385K in total assets. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Serenity Fair Way Foundation is led by Kathleen Husted, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Husted
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $30K (2024)
John A. Groeber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Terrence P. Kelley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Nancy E. Kelley (2020–2022) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Patrick J. Kelley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy M. Kelley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Kelley (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Peggy Kelley (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Kathleen Husted (President & Executive Dire). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Serenity Fair Way Foundation
How large is Serenity Fair Way Foundation?
Serenity Fair Way Foundation reported $385K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What is Serenity Fair Way Foundation?
Serenity Fair Way Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $385K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Serenity Fair Way Foundation operate?
Serenity Fair Way Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Serenity Fair Way Foundation's EIN?
Serenity Fair Way Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8960462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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