The Serio Foundation
The Serio Foundation is a private foundation based in Quogue, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for general charitable purposes, including organizations working in pediatric disease research and treatment, cleft-condition surgery, and heart health.
The Serio Foundation at a glance
In short: The Serio Foundation gave $3K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $304), top state Tennessee. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,040
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $304
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $53,793
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (33% 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 Serio Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 128, Quogue, NY 11959
Phone: (347) 392-1874
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Serio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Tennessee (33%), New York (30%), Texas (10%), Nebraska (9%), and Maryland (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Serio Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $327. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 417% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3K (2020) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $720 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $270 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research Rockville, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| America Needs Fatima Spring Grove, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
| American Heart Association Ave Dallas, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Northwell Hospital New Hyde Park, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
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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 | $53,793 | $7,088 | $13,785 | $3,040 | 10 | $11,170 | $73 | $2,676 |
| 2023 | $55,338 | $6,750 | $8,934 | $4,254 | 18 | $6,404 | $375 | $2,787 |
| 2022 | $57,703 | $-124 | $11,228 | $6,463 | 18 | $8,563 | — | $3,562 |
| 2021 | $69,055 | $2,043 | $11,071 | $6,616 | 22 | $8,716 | — | $3,896 |
| 2020 | $78,083 | $1,285 | $7,122 | $2,955 | 17 | — | — | $4,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Serio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 2024 grants went to charitable organizations across several causes. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, and says children are not denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. Operation Smile describes its work as providing surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other surgical conditions, as well as medical education and health-system support in lower- and middle-income countries. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $3,040. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median grant of $200. The largest awards included $1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and $720 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Other grants included $270 to Boys Town; $250 to National Foundation for Cancer Research; $200 each to America Needs Fatima and Mercy Ships; and $100 each to the American Heart Association, Doctors Without Borders, Northwell Hospital, and Operation Smile.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dominic Serio is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Serio Foundation is led by Dominic Serio, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dominic Serio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lorraine Serio (2020) — Trustee
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 Serio Foundation
How much does The Serio Foundation give each year?
The Serio Foundation gave $3K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 18 grants.
What is The Serio Foundation's typical grant size?
The Serio Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $304, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Serio Foundation that year got $100 on average.
Where does The Serio Foundation give grants?
The Serio Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Texas (10%).
Does The Serio Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Serio Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Serio Foundation's largest grantees?
The Serio Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($1,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($720) and Boys Town ($270), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Serio Foundation?
The Serio Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Serio Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations across several causes. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Serio Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Serio Foundation's EIN?
The Serio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7252339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Serio 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 2020–2024
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