The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi is a private foundation based in Perry, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including hospitals and cancer care, community services, emergency medical response, and other causes.
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi at a glance
In short: The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi gave $584K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $583,622
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,686
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,130,744
- +24.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 30, Perry, NY 14530
Phone: (585) 734-3227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Golisano Childrens Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 165 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to California, 9% to Tennessee, 7% to Colorado, and 2% to Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 33 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2020) to $643K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $584K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golisano Childrens Hospital Rochester, NY | General Funds Donation | $50,000 |
| Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo, NY | Pledge to Pediatric Center | $50,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital of Buffalo Memphis, TN | General Funds Donation | $50,000 |
| Wilmot Cancer Institute Rochester, NY | Breast Cancer Stipulation | $50,000 |
| Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | General Funds Donation | $50,000 |
| Octavio Aburto-Revive Our Ocean Uc San Diego La Jolla, CA | General Funds Donation | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Buffalo, NY | General Funds Donation. | $35,000 |
| Perry Rotary Fnd Perry, NY | General Funds Donation | $34,622 |
| The Fnd for Perry's Educational Future Perry, NY | General Funds Donation | $25,000 |
| The Highland Foundation Rochester, NY | General Funds Donation | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,130,744 | $591,505 | $722,487 | $583,622 | 33 | $585,891 | $462,126 | $716,619 |
| 2023 | $12,915,967 | $449,463 | $652,898 | $571,000 | 32 | $573,100 | $372,419 | $586,471 |
| 2022 | $10,708,789 | $299,545 | $720,536 | $643,000 | 31 | $644,963 | $226,875 | $574,942 |
| 2021 | $13,755,145 | $330,293 | $555,001 | $475,000 | 35 | $477,125 | $254,875 | $643,454 |
| 2020 | $11,816,911 | $353,588 | $423,774 | $360,250 | 34 | — | $300,333 | $475,933 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi reported a distributable amount of $717K for 2024 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Highland Foundation says it raises funds exclusively for Highland Hospital of Rochester and other Strong Partners Health System affiliates. Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home says it provides a residence for terminally ill people in Western New York. Mercy Flight describes its work as community medical emergency response, mainly through aircraft and ground transport.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions involving humanitarian aid, free medical care and medical education, care for orphans in Africa, nature-based experiences for people of all ages and abilities, and support for cultural arts in the Niwot area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $583,622. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $50,000 each to Golisano Children’s Hospital, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Wilmot Cancer Institute, Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and Octavio Aburto-Revive Our Ocean UC San Diego. Other notable grants included $35,000 to The Salvation Army and $34,622 to Perry Rotary Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Michele Rechberger as president and Edward H Rechberger IV as vice president and treasurer.
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi is led by Mary Michele Rechberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Michele Rechberger
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward H. Rechberger IV
V.p. & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi
How much does The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi give each year?
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi gave $584K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $571K across 32 grants.
What is The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's typical grant size?
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,686, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi give grants?
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Perry, NY (5 grants), Buffalo, NY (4 grants) and Rochester, NY (4 grants).
Does The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's largest grantees?
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's largest 2024 grantees include Golisano Childrens Hospital ($50,000), Roswell Park Cancer Institute ($50,000) and St Jude's Children's Hospital of Buffalo ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi?
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $717K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Highland Foundation says it raises funds exclusively for Highland Hospital of Rochester and other Strong Partners Health System affiliates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's EIN?
The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1585491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi 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.
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