Serving Caring Communities Foundation
Serving Caring Communities Foundation was a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return and states that the foundation completed its liquidation and filed a certificate of dissolution on December 28, 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Serving Caring Communities Foundation at a glance
In short: Serving Caring Communities Foundation gave $214K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $213,526
- +3535.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $17,794
- +506.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Serving Caring Communities Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also states that the 2023 distributions were part of a complete liquidation, so this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Serving Caring Communities Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sequoia Hospital Foundation ($63K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Serving Caring Communities Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3429% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $214K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation Redwood City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Inc Palm Desert, CA | McCallum Theater fund | $50,000 |
| Southwest Community Church of Palm Desert Indian Wells, CA | General & Unrestricted | $39,026 |
| Csusb Philanthropic Foundation SN Bernrdno, CA | OLLI Fund | $10,000 |
| Healthright 360 San Francisco, CA | San Mateo County | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church San Carlos, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Bayside Covenant Church Roseville, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bayside Covenant Church Granite Bay Roseville CA Granite Bay, CA | Granite Bay Campus | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing states that grants were distributed from assets from sources other than current income as part of the foundation’s complete liquidation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,796 | $233,421 | $213,526 | 12 | $232,951 | $10,526 | $10,274 |
| 2022 | $222,625 | $10,078 | $11,747 | $5,873 | 2 | $11,277 | $9,808 | $10,881 |
| 2021 | $224,294 | $10,008 | $10,107 | $5,180 | 1 | $9,705 | $9,738 | $10,943 |
| 2020 | $224,393 | $10,108 | $11,610 | $6,051 | 5 | — | $9,838 | $11,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Serving Caring Communities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Sequoia Hospital Foundation says its mission is to secure resources for Sequoia Hospital and help it reach its goals; Friends of the Cultural Center describes the McCallum Theatre’s mission as entertaining and educating the public through performing arts; and HealthRIGHT 360 says it provides prevention, intervention, behavioral health, and wellness services to adults and families throughout California.
Other recipients included CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation, which says it raises and manages gifts for the benefit of California State University, San Bernardino; and Prager University Foundation, which describes itself as a conservative nonprofit that promotes American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s focus.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $213,526 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards included $60,000 to Sequoia Hospital Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes, $50,000 to Friends of the Cultural Center for the McCallum Theater fund, and $39,026 to Southwest Community Church of Palm Desert for general and unrestricted purposes. It also gave $10,000 each to CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation for the OLLI Fund, HealthRIGHT 360 for San Mateo County, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for general and unrestricted purposes, and Prager University Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Gerald L Ernst as president and director, and Lori Ernst as secretary and treasurer.
Serving Caring Communities Foundation is led by Gerald L Ernst, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gerald L Ernst
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Ernst
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Serving Caring Communities Foundation
How much does Serving Caring Communities Foundation give each year?
Serving Caring Communities Foundation gave $214K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is Serving Caring Communities Foundation's typical grant size?
Serving Caring Communities Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,794, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Serving Caring Communities Foundation give grants?
Serving Caring Communities Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Redwood City, CA (2 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does Serving Caring Communities Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Serving Caring Communities Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Serving Caring Communities Foundation's largest grantees?
Serving Caring Communities Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Sequoia Hospital Foundation ($62,500 across 2 grants), Friends of the Cultural Center Inc ($50,000) and Southwest Community Church of Palm Desert ($39,026), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Serving Caring Communities Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Serving Caring Communities Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states 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 Serving Caring Communities Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Serving Caring Communities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Serving Caring Communities Foundation's EIN?
Serving Caring Communities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4889403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Serving Caring Communities 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 2020–2023
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