The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPerry, New York · EIN 31-1585491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$584K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
54% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golisano Childrens Hospital | Rochester, NY | General funds donation | $50,000 |
| Roswell Park Cancer Institute | Buffalo, NY | Pledge to pediatric center | $50,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital of Buffalo | Memphis, TN | General funds donation | $50,000 |
| Wilmot Cancer Institute | Rochester, NY | Breast cancer stipulation | $50,000 |
| Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | General funds donation | $50,000 |
| Octavio Aburto-Revive Our Ocean UC San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General funds donation | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | General funds donation. | $35,000 |
| Perry Rotary Fnd | Perry, NY | General funds donation | $34,622 |
| The Fnd for Perry's Educational Future | Perry, NY | General funds donation | $25,000 |
| The Highland Foundation | Rochester, NY | General funds donation | $25,000 |
| Hover Green House-Longmont Comm Fnd | Longmont, CO | General funds donation | $20,000 |
| The Arc of Livingston Wyoming | Mount Morris, NY | General funds donation | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General funds donation | $15,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General funds donation | $15,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Englewood, CO | General funds donation | $10,000 |
| Mercy Flight | Buffalo, NY | General funds donation | $10,000 |
| Suzanne's Comfort Care Home Inc | Perry, NY | General funds donation | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships International | Garden Valley, TX | General funds donation | $6,000 |
| Dare to Care Food Bank | Louisville, KY | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Fund | Lincoln, NE | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Youth Leadership Council | Kearney, NE | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| Perry Center Fire Department | Perry, NY | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| Perry Village Fire Department | Perry, NY | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| Starkey Hearing Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| The Hochstein School | Rochester, NY | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| The Gem Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General funds donation | $5,000 |
| Equicenter Inc | Honeoye Falls, NY | General funds donation | $4,000 |
| Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Inc | Milton, DE | General funds donation | $4,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | General funds donation | $4,000 |
| Jared Music Foundation | Boulder, CO | General funds donation | $3,000 |
| Niwot Cultural Arts Association | Niwot, CO | General funds donation | $2,000 |
| Delaware Greenways Trail | Wilmington, DE | General funds donation | $500 |
| Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company | Rehoboth Beach, DE | General funds donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $583,622 | 33 |
| 2023 | $571,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513049349101451
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1585491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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