Serra Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Grand Blanc, MI EIN: 38-3352324 Website

Serra Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Established in June 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation designated for philanthropic purposes.

Key facts about Serra Family Foundation

EIN: 38-3352324
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $208,000
Grants made (2024): 30
Average grant: $6,933
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
Primary geography: Michigan (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Serra Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Serra Family Foundation's 30 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waterford, MI (5 grants), Grand Blanc, MI (3 grants), Waterford TWP, MI (2 grants) and Flint, MI (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Serra Family Foundation open to new grantees?

20%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.

73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$208K

+11.8% YoY

Grant Count

-3.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+15.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is actively engaged in grantmaking and accepts applications. Key grantmaking metrics include:

Grant Range

**: $1,000–$25,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's primary focus is the Genesee County region of Michigan, with particular emphasis on the Grand Blanc area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $203K (98%)

South Carolina $5K (2%)

Share of all 30 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Michigan South Carolina

Cities

WaterfordGrand BlancFlintPontiacAlbionBloomfield HillsClarkstonHillsdaleMidlandTraverse CityWaterford TWPWest BloomfieldBrightonTroyBurtonHilton Head IslandSouthfieldWestlandOxfordRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $3.7 million
Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue: $429,000
Expenses: $224,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

158 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Everest Academy ($25,000), Our Lady of the Lakes HS ($20,000), St Vincent DePaul Society ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Everest Academy Clarkston, MI	General Use	$25,000
Our Lady of the Lakes HS Waterford, MI	General Use	$20,000
St Vincent DePaul Society Waterford, MI	General Use	$15,000
Northwood University Midland, MI	General Use	$12,500
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI	General Use	$10,000
Kinghts of Columbus Council Grand Blanc, MI	General Use	$10,000
Lourdes Inc Waterford, MI	General Use	$10,000
Crossover Outreach Flint, MI	General Use	$10,000
Henry Ford Health System Saginaw, MI	General Use	$10,000
Habitat for Humanity Oakland County Pontiac, MI	General Use	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Parker Lynne A serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ann Lowney	Director, VP	1	—
Lynne Parker-Farms	Treasurer	1	—
Alice Serra Reid	Director, VP	1	—
Mary McMahon	Director, VP	1	—
Amy Albright	Director, VP	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Serra Family Foundation?

The foundation is actively engaged in grantmaking and accepts applications. Key grantmaking metrics include: • **Annual Giving**: Approximately $185,500–$186,000 • **Number of Grants**: 30 grants annually • **Grant Range**: $1,000–$25,000 • **Median Grant Size**: $5,000 • **Giving Rate**: 5.0% of assets The foundation maintains an open application policy and welcomes grant proposals.

Where does Serra Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's primary focus is the Genesee County region of Michigan, with particular emphasis on the Grand Blanc area and surrounding communities.