The Helen J Serini Foundation Inc
Historical FunderReisterstown, Maryland · EIN 46-1353961 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$247K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WWWHJSFOUNDATIONORGAPPLY |
|---|---|
| Address | 11620 REISTERSTOWN ROAD 1000, REISTERSTOWN MD 21136 |
| Phone | 4106309061 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Deadlines | THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS GRANT REQUESTS ONCE A YEAR. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION. |
| Restrictions | WE ACCEPT UNSOLICITED LOI SUBMISSIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, BALTIMORE COUNTY, BALTIMORE CITY, AND FREDERICK COUNTY. WE REQUIRE THAT ALL GRANT APPLICANTS: 1) ARE IN OUR 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. WE OFFER 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Wealth Builders Fiscally Sponsored by Maryland Philanthropy Netwo | Baltimore, MD | General operating support to continue and grow community wealth builders' core programs, which tap community wealth building (cwb)… | $20,000 |
| Homeless Persons Representation Project | Baltimore, MD | General operating support for hprp's work to meet individual legal needs and systemic issues through direct representation, advocacy, and… | $20,000 |
| Maryland Hunger Solutions an Initiative of the Food Research Action Center | Baltimore, MD | General operating support for maryland hunger solutions' work in anti-hunger advocacy, working to create hunger-free communities and… | $20,000 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick | Frederick, MD | General operating support for capacity building activities following beyond shelter's rebranding efforts. | $20,000 |
| The Frederick Center | Frederick, MD | General operating support to uplift the lgbtq+ community and allies in frederick county. | $20,000 |
| Maryland Center on Economic Policy | Baltimore, MD | General operating support for mdcep's work advancing innovative policy ideas to foster broad prosperity and help our state be the… | $20,000 |
| Paths Together (Formerly Adoptions Together) | Calverton, MD | General operating support to maintain and grow infant adoption placement counseling and support services, foster care adoption placement &… | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Community Toolbank | Baltimore, MD | Renewed general operating support for the toolbank's work to enhance access to resources for organizations and communities in the… | $12,000 |
| Impact Hub Baltimore Fiscally Sponsored by Maryland Philanthropy Network | Baltimore, MD | Renewed general operating support funding to support impact hub baltimore's work with entrepreneurs, systems change, and the social sector… | $10,000 |
| Banner Neighborhoods Community | Baltimore, MD | General operating support for banner neighborhoods' work to promote resident-based leadership, neighborhood pride and stability, and… | $10,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | General operating support for the literacy council's staff team which coordinates programs (community classes, tutoring, parent literacy… | $10,000 |
| Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | General operating support to increase the financial capability of low-tomoderate income individuals and families through direct services,… | $10,000 |
| Adoption Exchange Association | Linthicum, MD | General operating support for naa's work supporting and advancing best practices in adoption from foster care. | $10,000 |
| Healthcare Access Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Renewed general operating support for healthcare access maryland's work to improve the health of maryland residents, address the… | $10,000 |
| Maryland Citizens Health Initiative Fund | Baltimore, MD | General operating support for advocacy around the reduction of health disparities, increased coverage and reining in rising drug costs in… | $10,000 |
| Freestate Justice | Baltimore, MD | General operating support for freestate justice's work to improve the lives of lgbtq marylanders through free legal services, community… | $10,000 |
| Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation | Odenton, MD | General operating support for no-charge grooming services and supplies for clients of the t.i.m.e. organization. | $7,500 |
| Maryland Philanthropy Network | Baltimore, MD | General support for maryland philanthropy network's work to convene philanthropies across the state to advance and support the social… | $7,050 |
| Believe Big | Hunt Valley, MD | General operating support to help believe big's work bridging the gap between conventional and complementary medicine for fighting cancer. | $2,500 |
| Federated Charities | Frederick, MD | Loan obligation waived O/B/O federated charities (june-dec) | $1,773 |
| The Light House | Annapolis, MD | Program-Specific support for client holiday celebrations, including meals, gifts, etc. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,823 | 21 |
| 2023 | $275,240 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107867
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1353961
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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