Serf Foundation
Serf Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in East Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $192K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
Serf Foundation at a glance
In short: Serf Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,500
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $191,780
- -1.0% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who Serf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Michigan State University ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $4K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | The College of Music Sponsorships | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $191,780 | $6,700 | $8,722 | $3,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | $193,802 | $5,500 | $8,166 | $3,500 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Serf Foundation is led by Joseph P. Maguire, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joseph P. Maguire
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Dekam
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Fiacco
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Serf Foundation
How much does Serf Foundation give each year?
Serf Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is Serf Foundation?
Serf Foundation reported $192K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Serf Foundation?
Serf Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in East Lansing, MI. It holds $192K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Serf Foundation operate?
Serf Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Serf Foundation's EIN?
Serf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2448878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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