Funding search · EIN 461353961 · Reisterstown, MD

The Helen J Serini Foundation

Name: The Helen J Serini Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

81
grants reported: $874,653
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Maryland Center On Economic Policy3 grants · $64,500
Baltimore Community Toolbank3 grants · $45,500
Maryland Hunger Solutions An Initiative of the Food Resource & Action Cent2 grants · $40,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkcommunity Weath Builders2 grants · $40,000
Healthcare Access Maryland3 grants · $35,000
Adoptions Together2 grants · $35,000
Frederick County Health Care Coalition1 grant · $30,000
Cash Campaign of Maryland3 grants · $30,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkbaltimore Digital Equity Coalition2 grants · $30,000
Adoption Exchange Association3 grants · $25,000

Giving over time

$352,590

2022

$275,240

2023

$246,823

2024

Grant history

All 81 reported grants, largest first.

$30,000
Frederick County Health Care Coalition · Frederick, MD · 2022
To provide general operating support to improve availability and accessibility to quality health care in frederick county
$22,500
Maryland Center On Economic Policy · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support to help maryland residents advance innovative policy economic ideas
$22,000
Maryland Center On Economic Policy · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to help maryland residents advance innovative policy economic ideas
$20,000
Beyond Shelter Frederick · Frederick, MD · 2024
General operating support for capacity building activities following beyond shelter's rebranding efforts.
$20,000
Community Wealth Builders Fiscally Sponsored By Maryland Philanthropy Netwo · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support to continue and grow community wealth builders' core programs, which tap community wealth building (cwb) strategies/models to foster more equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhood-base… read allGeneral operating support to continue and grow community wealth builders' core programs, which tap community wealth building (cwb) strategies/models to foster more equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhood-based economies. less
$20,000
Homeless Persons Representation Project · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support for hprp's work to meet individual legal needs and systemic issues through direct representation, advocacy, and outreach for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
$20,000
Maryland Center On Economic Policy · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support for mdcep's work advancing innovative policy ideas to foster broad prosperity and help our state be the standard-bearer forresponsible public policy through research, analysis, strategic commun… read allGeneral operating support for mdcep's work advancing innovative policy ideas to foster broad prosperity and help our state be the standard-bearer forresponsible public policy through research, analysis, strategic communications, public education, and grassroots alliances. less
$20,000
Maryland Hunger Solutions An Initiative of the Food Research Action Center · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support for maryland hunger solutions' work in anti-hunger advocacy, working to create hunger-free communities and improve nurtition, health, and economic security across maryland. Last of three instal… read allGeneral operating support for maryland hunger solutions' work in anti-hunger advocacy, working to create hunger-free communities and improve nurtition, health, and economic security across maryland. Last of three installments. less
$20,000
The Frederick Center · Frederick, MD · 2024
General operating support to uplift the lgbtq+ community and allies in frederick county.
$20,000
Adoptions Together · Calverton, MD · 2023
General operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, older child adoption placement services, and specialized therapeutic services that keep families formed through a… read allGeneral operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, older child adoption placement services, and specialized therapeutic services that keep families formed through adoption strong.leadership development support for key staff members to attend the 2023 attach conference, as well as executive coaching for the incoming and outgoing ceos during a succession transition. less
$20,000
Maryland Hunger Solutions An Initiative of the Food Resource & Action Cent · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for maryland hunger solutions' work in anti-hunger advocacy, working to create hunger-free communities and improve nurtition, health, and economic security across maryland. First of three insta… read allGeneral operating support for maryland hunger solutions' work in anti-hunger advocacy, working to create hunger-free communities and improve nurtition, health, and economic security across maryland. First of three installments. less
$20,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkcommunity Weath Builders · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support to continue and grow community wealth builders' core programs, which tap community wealth building (cwb) strategies/models to foster more equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhood-base… read allGeneral operating support to continue and grow community wealth builders' core programs, which tap community wealth building (cwb) strategies/models to foster more equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhood-based economies. less
$20,000
United Way of Frederick County · Frederick, MD · 2023
Program-specific support for the ride united network, which provides alice families with affordable, reliable, and safe access to community services and employment opportunities.
$20,000
Maryland Hunger Solutions An Initiative of the Food Resource & Action Cent · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to maintain and enhance maryland hunger solutions' efforts to combat hunger and poverty across maryland, including baltimore city and baltimore county.contribution includes an additional one-ti… read allGeneral operating support to maintain and enhance maryland hunger solutions' efforts to combat hunger and poverty across maryland, including baltimore city and baltimore county.contribution includes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss. less
$20,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkcommunity Weath Builders · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide funds and support for the ability to goster more equitable, inclusive and sustainable neighborhood economies by promoting community wealth building models
$18,500
Baltimore Community Toolbank · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to increase tool lending and deepen services to community-based partners throughout the baltimore-d.c. Corridor across a diversity of impact areas.contribution includes an additional one-time p… read allGeneral operating support to increase tool lending and deepen services to community-based partners throughout the baltimore-d.c. Corridor across a diversity of impact areas.contribution includes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss. less
$15,000
Paths Together (Formerly Adoptions Together) · Calverton, MD · 2024
General operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, foster care adoption placement & family training services, counseling for children and families, and training for… read allGeneral operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, foster care adoption placement & family training services, counseling for children and families, and training for child welfare professionals. Final of three installments. less
$15,000
Baltimore Community Toolbank · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for the toolbank's work to enhance access to resources for organizations and communities in the greater baltimore area via tools, equipment and expertise. First of three installments in a $45,0… read allGeneral operating support for the toolbank's work to enhance access to resources for organizations and communities in the greater baltimore area via tools, equipment and expertise. First of three installments in a $45,000 total grant award. less
$15,000
Freestate Justice · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for freestate justice's work to improve the lives of lgbtq marylanders through free legal services, community outreach, and policy advocacy.
$15,000
Healthcare Access Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for healthcare access maryland's work to improve the health of maryland residents, address the community's greatest health needs and advance hcam's advocacy priorities.
$15,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkbaltimore Digital Equity Coalition · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support to enable baltimore digital equity coalition to bridge the digital divide that has been brought to light by the covid-19 pandemic, by providing baltimore residents with a stable internet connec… read allGeneral operating support to enable baltimore digital equity coalition to bridge the digital divide that has been brought to light by the covid-19 pandemic, by providing baltimore residents with a stable internet connection, digital devices, technical support and training less
$15,000
Mental Health Assocation of Frederick County · Frederick, MD · 2023
General operating support to eliminate systemic barriers by insuring that a persons inability to pay for mental health treatment isn't a roadblock to receiving care, coordinating services with other providers, and advoc… read allGeneral operating support to eliminate systemic barriers by insuring that a persons inability to pay for mental health treatment isn't a roadblock to receiving care, coordinating services with other providers, and advocating for policy changes.program-specific support for the launch and ongoing programming of mha's new crisis stabilization center less
$15,000
Adoptions Together · Calverton, MD · 2022
General operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, older child adoption placement services, and specialized therapeutic services that keep families formed through a… read allGeneral operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, older child adoption placement services, and specialized therapeutic services that keep families formed through adoption strong.contribution includes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss. less
$15,000
Baltimore Safe Haven · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide support for the organization to provide at-risk tlgbqia people in baltimore with opportunities to transform their lives.
$15,000
Empowered To Live · Frederick, MD · 2022
Program support for empowered to live's first pilot program, project guide: a 14-week pre-apprenticeship program that offers youth ages 1624 job readiness and technical skills training and paid internship opportunities … read allProgram support for empowered to live's first pilot program, project guide: a 14-week pre-apprenticeship program that offers youth ages 1624 job readiness and technical skills training and paid internship opportunities with local businesses in and around frederick county, maryland. less
$15,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkbaltimore Digital Equity Coalition · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support for bdec's ongoing work to support digital equity in the city of baltimore beyond initial rapid response efforts launched at the onset of the covid-19 pandemic
$15,000
Maryland Philanthropy Networkimpact Hub Baltimore · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support for impact hub's work supporting real-time systems change to improve access to resources and skill-building for entrepreneurs and grassroots leaders
$12,000
Baltimore Community Toolbank · Baltimore, MD · 2024
Renewed general operating support for the toolbank's work to enhance access to resources for organizations and communities in the greaterbaltimore area via tools, equipment and expertise. Last of three installments in a… read allRenewed general operating support for the toolbank's work to enhance access to resources for organizations and communities in the greaterbaltimore area via tools, equipment and expertise. Last of three installments in a $45,000 total grant award. less
$10,000
Adoption Exchange Association · Linthicum, MD · 2024
General operating support for naa's work supporting and advancing best practices in adoption from foster care.
$10,000
Banner Neighborhoods Community · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support for banner neighborhoods' work to promote resident-based leadership, neighborhood pride and stability, and provide direct services that contribute to the overall stability of parts of east and … read allGeneral operating support for banner neighborhoods' work to promote resident-based leadership, neighborhood pride and stability, and provide direct services that contribute to the overall stability of parts of east and southeast baltimore via community engagement, home maintenance & housing updates for seniors, and youth programming. Second of two installments. less
$10,000
Cash Campaign of Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support to increase the financial capability of low-tomoderate income individuals and families through direct services, practitioner training, and advocacy. Last of three installments.
$10,000
Freestate Justice · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support for freestate justice's work to improve the lives of lgbtq marylanders through free legal services, community outreach, andpolicy advocacy.
$10,000
Healthcare Access Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2024
Renewed general operating support for healthcare access maryland's work to improve the health of maryland residents, address the community's greatest health needs and advance hcam's advocacy priorities.
$10,000
Impact Hub Baltimore Fiscally Sponsored By Maryland Philanthropy Network · Baltimore, MD · 2024
Renewed general operating support funding to support impact hub baltimore's work with entrepreneurs, systems change, and the social sector in baltimore
$10,000
Literacy Council of Frederick County · Frederick, MD · 2024
General operating support for the literacy council's staff team which coordinates programs (community classes, tutoring, parent literacy (in 4 fcps title i elementary schools) and workplace literacy english classes for … read allGeneral operating support for the literacy council's staff team which coordinates programs (community classes, tutoring, parent literacy (in 4 fcps title i elementary schools) and workplace literacy english classes for low-wage employees, and our 125+ volunteers. Second of three installments less
$10,000
Maryland Citizens Health Initiative Fund · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General operating support for advocacy around the reduction of health disparities, increased coverage and reining in rising drug costs in maryland.last of three installments.
$10,000
Baltimore Racial Justice Action Fiscally Sponsored By Fusion Partnerships · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for brja's ongoing work with organizations and the public contributing to dismantling white supremacy and anti-blackness and moving towards racial justice
$10,000
Banner Neighborhoods Community · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for banner neighborhoods' work to promote resident-based leadership, neighborhood pride and stability, and provide direct services that contribute to the overall stability of parts of east and … read allGeneral operating support for banner neighborhoods' work to promote resident-based leadership, neighborhood pride and stability, and provide direct services that contribute to the overall stability of parts of east and southeast baltimore via community engagement, home maintenance & housing updates for seniors, and youth programming. less
$10,000
Cash Campaign of Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support to increase the financial capability of low-to-moderate income individuals and families through direct services, practitioner training, and advocacy. First of three installments.
$10,000
Langton Green · Annapolis, MD · 2023
Program-specific support for wages for adults with intellectual disabilities on langton green community farm in millersville, md
$10,000
Literacy Council of Frederick County · Frederick, MD · 2023
General operating support for the literacy council's staff team which coordinates programs (community classes, tutoring, parent literacy (in 4 fcps title i elementary schools) and workplace literacy english classes for … read allGeneral operating support for the literacy council's staff team which coordinates programs (community classes, tutoring, parent literacy (in 4 fcps title i elementary schools) and workplace literacy english classes for low-wage employees, and our 125+ volunteers. less
$10,000
Maryland Citizen'S Health Initiative Education Fund · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To provide general operating support
$10,000
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for mvls' work to remove barriers to homeownership and prevent wealth extraction from historically black baltimore communities using the tools of legal aid, outreach and advocacy.
$10,000
Adoption Exchange Association · Linthicum, MD · 2022
Project-specific support for an organizational equity audit, specifically facilitated group sessions and data collection by dei experts from proinspire to discuss alignment with staff around new organizational dei values
$10,000
Cash Campaign of Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to increase the financial capability of low-to-moderate income individuals and families in maryland.
$10,000
Frederick Mental Health Association · Frederick, MD · 2022
General operating support to help children develop mental & emotional resilience
$10,000
Healthcare Access Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operations support to help connect residents to insurance and care
$10,000
Interfaith Housing Alliance · Frederick, MD · 2022
Project-specific/capacity building support to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) at interfaith housing alliance via a staff training on unconscious bias and updates to the employee handbook.
$10,000
Life Asset · Washington, DC · 2022
General operating support to expand life asset's microloan and financial training program to more low-income entrepreneurs in anne arundel county, baltimore county, baltimore city, and frederick county - creating financ… read allGeneral operating support to expand life asset's microloan and financial training program to more low-income entrepreneurs in anne arundel county, baltimore county, baltimore city, and frederick county - creating financial self-sufficiency through small business ownership. Second of three installments. less
$10,000
Maryland Citizen'S Health Initiative Education Fund · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide general operating support
$10,000
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to help the organization provide free civil legal services
$10,000
Project Own · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide support for project own to build new tools for black wealth creation
$10,000
The Lighthouse · Annapolis, MD · 2022
To provide general operating support
$8,340
Maryland Philanthropy Network · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to continue and grow community wealth builders, a critical effort working to foster family-sustaining, empowering jobs and vibrant, locally-owned businesses in baltimore.
$7,500
Rob'S Barbershop Community Foundation · Odenton, MD · 2024
General operating support for no-charge grooming services and supplies for clients of the t.i.m.e. Organization.
$7,500
Maryland New Directions · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support to partially support ongoing service provision within maryland new directions' award winning employment training programs.
$7,500
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County · Annapolis, MD · 2022
General operating support
$7,500
Maryland New Directions · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support for mnd employment training programs fy21 and covid-19 response.
$7,050
Maryland Philanthropy Network · Baltimore, MD · 2024
General support for maryland philanthropy network's work to convene philanthropies across the state to advance and support the social sector.(cash value is the annual 2024/2025 dues payment less value of services receiv… read allGeneral support for maryland philanthropy network's work to convene philanthropies across the state to advance and support the social sector.(cash value is the annual 2024/2025 dues payment less value of services received.) less
$5,740
Maryland Philanthropy Network · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for maryland philanthropy network's programs and operations, supporting the organization's mission to maximize the impact of giving on community life through a growing network of diverse, infor… read allGeneral operating support for maryland philanthropy network's programs and operations, supporting the organization's mission to maximize the impact of giving on community life through a growing network of diverse, informed and effective philanthropists. less
$5,000
Adoption Exchange Association · Linthicum, MD · 2023
Leadership development support for facilitated group sessions on gender identity and dei topics with expert consultants to continue shift our organization from being an exclusive club to an inclusive organization
$5,000
The Be Org · Baltimore, MD · 2023
Support to expand the be.org's program offerings for baltimore area youth including social emotional learning, stem, and college and career readiness.
$5,000
Everyman Theatre · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General support providing equity training
$5,000
Maryland Association of Student Councils · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operating support to help foster a statewide environment for all secondary school students to express and exchange opinions and ideas
$5,000
National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance · Millersville, MD · 2022
To provide development support and small grant
$5,000
Public Justice Center · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Professional development grant to help pursue systemic change for social justice
$4,900
Wide Angle Youth Media · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide leadership development support via grant
$4,500
The Neighborhood Design Center · Hyattsville, MD · 2022
To provide 2022 leadership with development funds
$2,920
Fusion Partnerships Incbaltimore Action Legal Team · Baltimore, MD · 2022
General operations support for fiscal sponsor transition
$2,500
Believe Big · Hunt Valley, MD · 2024
General operating support to help believe big's work bridging the gap between conventional and complementary medicine for fighting cancer.
$2,500
Student Support Network · Baltimore, MD · 2023
General operating support for student support network's mission to improve the lives of baltimore county students via food, basic necessities, and advocacy.
$2,500
Hearts of Hope · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide general support to board directed activites in support of homeless youth
$2,500
Student Support Network · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide support for the organization to provide food, basic necessities and advocacy to support the well-being baltimore county public school students in need
$2,000
Believe Big · Glyndon, MD · 2023
Eneral operating support to help believe big's work bridging the gap between conventional and complementary medicine for fighting cancer.
$1,773
Federated Charities · Frederick, MD · 2024
Loan obligation waived o/b/o federated charities (june-dec)
$1,500
Believe Big · Glyndon, MD · 2022
Project-specific support for the 2021 horizon day camp & mug painting for pediatric cancer patients.
$1,500
Delaplaine Arts Center · Frederick, MD · 2022
General operations support to help the hearing impaired with hosting workshops
$1,430
Fusion Partnerships Incbaltimore Doula Project · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide professional development on pregnancy and abortion related counseling
$1,000
The Light House · Annapolis, MD · 2024
Program-specific support for client holiday celebrations, including meals, gifts, etc.
$1,000
Pet Partners · Bellevue, WA · 2022
To provide general operations board directed gift
$1,000
Prison Yoga Project · Bolinas, CA · 2022
To provide support for the prison yoga project

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