A and J Serenity Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 35-2627862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$302K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Book Bodega | Brooklyn, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | New York, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Ruth's Rufuge | Brooklyn, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The New York Foundling | New York, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Door | New York, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Care for the Homeless | New York, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance Inc | New York, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $10,000 |
| New York Community Pantry | New York, NY | To carry out charitable activities | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $302,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $365,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 10 |
| 2021 | $315,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2627862
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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