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THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $4.4 million paid across nine grantees in 2024, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL
$17.5M
64%

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$3.1M
12%
THE SALT LAKE FILM SOCIETY
Salt Lake City, UT
$2.9M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST?
No. THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST give?
THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Utah, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and THE SALT LAKE FILM SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST?
THE SERR CHARITABLE ACTION TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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