Serenity Grace Foundation
Serenity Grace Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, and the foundation reported that it executed a plan of liquidation, would contribute its remaining assets to the Santosha Charitable Gift Fund, and would close its accounts. It appears to have wound down, so its past grantmaking information should not be read as an indication that it is currently making grants.
Serenity Grace Foundation at a glance
In short: Serenity Grace Foundation gave $175K across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $175,448
- +367.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- +125.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,747
- +107.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Serenity Grace Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing also reports that it executed a plan of liquidation and would close the organization and all accounts; the application policy should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2589, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (858) 243-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Serenity Grace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Santosha Charitable Gift Fund ($82K). Together the top 9 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 47% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Serenity Grace Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $175K (2022). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santosha Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Operations | $82,168 |
| AJA Youth Photography Transformatio San Diego, CA | Support Transformative Visual Arts & Documentary Workshops | $10,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project Lemon Grove, CA | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Cent National City, CA | Support Garden & Learning Center | $10,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project Lemon Grove, CA | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Cent National City, CA | Support Children's Field Trip Program | $8,000 |
| Tariq Khamisa Foundation San Diego, CA | Support Peace Educator Mentoring Program | $5,000 |
| AJA Youth Photography Transformatio San Diego, CA | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| Writegirl Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| A Step Beyond Escondido, CA | Financial Aid | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $17,041 | $216,894 | $175,448 | 18 | $216,894 | $16,257 | $11,084 |
| 2021 | $244,009 | $30,194 | $77,308 | $37,500 | 8 | $77,308 | $29,060 | $16,134 |
| 2020 | $291,551 | $19,832 | $105,059 | $19,000 | 3 | — | $18,634 | $18,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Serenity Grace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for youth arts, education, gardens and learning, foster youth, and restorative-principles education. These examples describe the work of grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project says it provides dance, performance, and wraparound services to young people from marginalized communities; A Step Beyond says it prepares underserved youth for college, career, and life through dance education, academic support, and family services.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $175,448. Grant amounts ranged from $280 to $82,168, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $82,168 to the Santosha Charitable Gift Fund for general operations. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to AJA Youth Photography Transformation for visual arts and documentary workshops, transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project for financial aid, and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for support of its garden and learning center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Karen Kohlberg as president and Cortney Bohling as treasurer.
Serenity Grace Foundation is led by Karen Kohlberg, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Karen Kohlberg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cortney Bohling
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $25K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $25K, to Cortney Bohling (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Serenity Grace Foundation
How much does Serenity Grace Foundation give each year?
Serenity Grace Foundation gave $175K across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $38K across 8 grants.
What is Serenity Grace Foundation's typical grant size?
Serenity Grace Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,747, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Serenity Grace Foundation give grants?
Serenity Grace Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (8 grants), National City, CA (3 grants), Lemon Grove, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Serenity Grace Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Serenity Grace Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (10 grants).
Who are Serenity Grace Foundation's largest grantees?
Serenity Grace Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Santosha Charitable Gift Fund ($82,168), Transcendance Youth Arts Project ($20,000 across 2 grants) and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Cent ($18,280 across 3 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Serenity Grace Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for youth arts, education, gardens and learning, foster youth, and restorative-principles education. These examples describe the work of grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Serenity Grace Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Serenity Grace Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Serenity Grace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Serenity Grace Foundation's EIN?
Serenity Grace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0588322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Serenity Grace Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2020–2022
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