Does Helen J Serini Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

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Helen J Serini Foundation Inc

Reisterstown, MD · EIN 461353961 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$2.2M

Total Giving

$1.3M

Grants on File

139

Average Grant

$9K

Giving Radius

Where Helen J Serini Foundation Inc Has Given

Historical grants to 98 recipients across 6 states. Top concentrations: BALTIMORE ($749K, 72 grants), FREDERICK ($272K, 34 grants), ANNAPOLIS ($82K, 7 grants), CALVERTON ($60K, 4 grants), WASHINGTON ($29K, 4 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online through the application portal at www.hjsfoundation.org/apply. Before submitting an application, all applicants must review the grant guidelines, types of grants made, and application processes by visiting www.hjsfoundation.org/grants. Grant applications are not reviewed or accepted by mail, email, or in any other format. All other inquiries can be sent to: The Helen J. Serini Foundation, P.O. Box 146, Reisterstown, MD 21136, info@hjsfoundation.org.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Accepts unsolicited LOI submissions from organizations that serve Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Frederick County. Requires all grant applicants to: 1) be in the geographic focus area, 2) provide evidence of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3), 3) provide up-to-date contact details, and 4) adhere to the principles of the foundation's mission statement. Offers leadership development grants as well as three types of major grants: general operating support, capacity building support, and project/program-specific grants. Grants will not be made to individuals, political action committees or lobbying organizations, organizations that are tax exempt under IRC 509(a)(3), religious institutions that have not applied for or received 501(c)(3) status, or any organization that engages in discriminatory practices against any class of individuals protected under applicable federal or state law.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient	Location	Amount	Purpose	Year
Exponent Philanthropy	Washington, DC	$7K	Unrestricted support for exponent philanthropy's operations and expenses to support lean funders through covid-19.	2020
Maryland Center on Economic Policy	Baltimore, MD	$15K	General operating support to advance innovative policy ideas that foster broad prosperity and help maryland be the standard-bearer for responsible public policy.contribution INCludes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss.	2020
Believe Big	Glyndon, MD	$2K	Unrestricted support for exponent philanthropy's operations and expenses to support lean funders through covid-19.	2020
Downtown Frederick Partnership	Frederick, MD	$2K	Unrestricted funding to support the downtown frederick partnership's small business resiliency series for small businesses in frederick to weather covid-19 shutdowns.	2020
Interfaith Housing Alliance	Frederick, MD	$4K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's response to INCreased needs and expenses as a result of covid-19 shutdowns, specifically for residents of iha's 520n market street and weinberg house properties in frederick, md.	2020
Maryland Association of Nonprofits	Baltimore, MD	$7K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's continued operations through covid-19 despite lost revenue in the wake of cancelled fundraising events.	2020
Asian American Center of Frederick (Life and Diversity INC)	Frederick, MD	$4K	Unrestricted funding to allow the asian american center of frederick to continue to support clients and community affected by the covid-19 crisis, INCluding replacement of lost revenue and INCreased expenses on food, ppe, and case management.	2020
Banner Neighborhoods	Baltimore, MD	$16K	General operating support to expand current offerings and to fill gaps in baltimore city to better serve the needs of the communities in east and southeast baltimore.contribution INCludes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss, and project-specific support for a board and organizational racial equity trainings with local consultants.	2020
Centro Hispano De Frederick	Frederick, MD	$2K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's continuity and delivery of services following loss of subsidy for a key staff position in the work.	2020
Digital Harbor Foundation	Baltimore, MD	$4K	General operating funds to support dhf in the delivery of technology and computer science education programs for baltimore youth and educators, maintaining service delivery through the covid-19 shutdowns and working to bridge the city's digital divide.	2020
Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County	Frederick, MD	$5K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's general operations in the wake of lost revenue due to covid-19 closures, Allowing the Organization to continue work to provide all community residents with a decent place to live.	2020
I Believe in Me INC	Frederick, MD	$4K	Unrestricted funding providing to support ibm's clients and families through covid-19 shutdowns, INCluding food distribution.	2020
Justice Jobs for Frederick	Frederick, MD	$5K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's continued operations through covid-19 shutdowns, Supporting the Organization's continued expansion and sustenance of job training and placement programs as demand for services INCreased.	2020
Literacy Council of Frederick County INC	Frederick, MD	$15K	Operating Support for the Literacy Council's Small Staff Who Support all Council programs, INCluding a new parent outreach initiative in 3 fcps title i elementary schools, and workplace classes for low-wage workers in hospitality and service industries. Contribution INCludes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss.	2020
Frederick Rescue Mission	Frederick, MD	$4K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's continued operations through covid-19 due to lost revenue in the wake of cancelled fundraising events.	2020
Adoptions Together	Calverton, MD	$15K	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 adoption strong.contribution INCludes an additional one-time payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss.	2020
Baltimore Community Toolbank	Baltimore, MD	$17K	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 payment of $5,000 to support organizational health through covid shutdowns and revenue loss.	2020
Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition	Baltimore, MD	$4K	Unrestricted support for bdec's collaborative, member-led work to provide digital devices, skills, and technical training to baltimore city residents left out of economic and educational opportunities because of the digital divide.	2020
Blessings in a Backpack	Frederick, MD	$10K	Project-specific support for weekend nutrition for students in frederick county head start programs and for weekend nutrition for students in frederick county head start programs.	2020
Cash Campaign of Maryland	Baltimore, MD	$10K	General operating support to INCrease the financial capability of low-to-moderate INCome individuals and families in maryland. FIRSt of two installments to be paid annually.	2020
Cllctivly Fiscally Sponsored by Fusion	Baltimore, MD	$2K	Program-specific support for cLLCtivly's work focusiing on racial equity, narrative change, social connectedness and mobilization.	2020
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County	Annapolis, MD	$10K	General operating support for cfaac's community work and support of the virtual celebration of philanthropy event to honor philanthropists and nonprofits in the community.	2020
Freestate Justice	Baltimore, MD	$20K	General operating support for freestate justice's service and advocacy for the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer marylanders.	2020
Friends for Neighborhood Progress (Frederick Community Action Agency)	Frederick, MD	$5K	Unrestricted Funding Provided to Support the Organization's response to INCreased service requests and needs during covid-19 shutdowns. Part of the frederick collaborative cofunded grant opportunity for covid-19 response.	2020
Maryland Food Bank	Baltimore, MD	$5K	Unrestricted support for the maryland food bank's state-wide emergency food distribution operations in response to covid-19 shutdowns and revenue losses.	2020

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Section V

Board of Directors

PAUL A SERINI DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
SUSAN M SERINI DIRECTOR
KERRY A MCHUGH DIRECTOR
J JAMES SERINI DIRECTOR
P ALEX SERINI DIRECTOR
ROBERT GEIS DIRECTOR
KEVIN MCHUGH DIRECTOR
PAUL A SERINI DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
SUSAN M SERINI DIRECTOR
KERRY A MCHUGH DIRECTOR
J JAMES SERINI DIRECTOR
P ALEX SERINI DIRECTOR
ROBERT GEIS DIRECTOR
KEVIN MCHUGH DIRECTOR
PAUL A SERINI DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
SUSAN M SERINI DIRECTOR
KERRY A MCHUGH DIRECTOR
J JAMES SERINI DIRECTOR
P ALEX SERINI DIRECTOR
ROBERT GEIS DIRECTOR
KEVIN MCHUGH DIRECTOR
PAUL A SERINI DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
SUSAN M SERINI DIRECTOR
KERRY A MCHUGH DIRECTOR
J JAMES SERINI DIRECTOR
P ALEX SERINI DIRECTOR
ROBERT GEIS DIRECTOR
KEVIN MCHUGH DIRECTOR

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year	Total Assets	Qualifying Distributions	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2023	$2.7M	$5K	$396K	$646K
2022	$3.0M	$175K	$463K	$1.2M
2021	$3.4M	$185K	$522K	$754K
2020	$3.7M	$207K	$249K	$802K
2019	$4.2M	$216K	$584K	$596K
2015	$5.0M	$254K	$710K	$576K
2014	$5.5M	$267K	$894K	$454K

Section VII

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