Funders › MD › The Helen J Serini Foundation Inc › 2020
Grants paid by The Helen J Serini Foundation Inc, tax year 2020
EIN 46-1353961 · Reisterstown, MD · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
In tax year 2020, The Helen J Serini Foundation Inc (EIN 46-1353961) reported 43 grants paid totaling $317,500. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2020
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Freestate Justice Baltimore, MD | D | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FREESTATE JUSTICE'S SERVICE AND ADVOCACY FOR THE NEEDS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER MARYLANDERS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Baltimore Community Toolbank Baltimore, MD | B | $17,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Banner Neighborhoods Baltimore, MD | D | $16,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | The Light House Annapolis, MD | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SERVICES TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND EMPOWER PEOPLE AS THEY TRANSITION TOWARD EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THREE-YEAR GRANT PAID EARLY.CONTRIBUTION ALSO INCLUDES UNRESTRICTED FUNDING OF $5,000 PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSE TO INCREASED SERVICE REQUESTS AND NEEDS DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS FOR HOMELESS OR PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED CLIENTS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Literacy Council of Frederick County Inc Frederick, MD | C | $15,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Maryland Center On Economic Policy Baltimore, MD | B | $15,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Adoptions Together Calverton, MD | C | $15,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Maryland Hunger Solutions an Initiative of the Food Resource & Action Cent Baltimore, MD | U | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE MARYLAND HUNGER SOLUTIONS' EFFORTS TO COMBAT HUNGER AND POVERTY ACROSS MARYLAND, INCLUDING BALTIMORE CITY AND BALTIMORE COUNTY.CONTRIBUTION INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $5,000 TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH THROUGH COVID SHUTDOWNS AND REVENUE LOSS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD | B | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | YMCA of Frederick County Frederick, MD | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ROLE IN COORDINATING COMMUNITY RESPONSE EFFORTS DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS, INCLUDING BLOOD DRIVES, PROVIDING HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES, SUPPLY COLLECTIONS, PPE DISTRIBUTION, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL CHILDCARE. PART OF THE FREDERICK COLLABORATIVE CO-FUNDED GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Mental Health Association of Frederick County Frederick, MD | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO HELP MAINTAIN MHA'S PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF 2-1-1 AND SYSTEMS NAVIGATION FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS, THROUGH 2020 AND 2021. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Cash Campaign of Maryland Baltimore, MD | B | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation Odenton, MD | B | $10,000 | paid | PROJECT SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND GROOMING SERVICES TO STUDENTS AT NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BALTIMORE CITY. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Blessings in a Backpack Frederick, MD | U | $9,500 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Maryland New Directions Baltimore, MD | B | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO SUPPORT MARYLAND NEW DIRECTIONS' EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND COVID-19 RESPONSE, TRAINING AND COACHING CLIENTS THROUGH CAREER AND LIFE TRANSITIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND SECURE LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Youth Empowered Society (fiscally Sponsored by Strong City Baltimore) Baltimore, MD | U | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN AND GROW SERVICES FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN BALTIMORE CITY. 4TH OF 6 BI-ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Wells House Gale Recovery Hagerstown, MD | U | $7,200 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSE TO INCREASED SERVICE REQUESTS AND NEEDS DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS FURLOUGHED OR LAID OFF. PART OF THE FREDERICK COLLABORATIVE COFUNDED GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Maryland Association of Nonprofits Baltimore, MD | U | $6,800 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS THROUGH COVID-19 DESPITE LOST REVENUE IN THE WAKE OF CANCELLED FUNDRAISING EVENTS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Maryland Philanthropy Network Baltimore, MD | B | $6,800 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS THROUGH COVID-19 DESPITE LOST REVENUE IN THE WAKE OF CANCELLED FUNDRAISING EVENTS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Exponent Philanthropy Washington, DC | U | $6,800 | paid | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY'S OPERATIONS AND EXPENSES TO SUPPORT LEAN FUNDERS THROUGH COVID-19. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Youth Empowered Society (fiscally Sponsored by Maryland Philanthropy Networ Baltimore, MD | U | $6,600 | paid | PROJECT-SPECIFIC SUPPORT TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO STAFF MEMBERS WORKING THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.CONTRIBUTION INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $5,000 TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH THROUGH COVID SHUTDOWNS AND REVENUE LOSS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | B | $5,500 | paid | PROGRAM-SPECIFIC SUPPORT FOR UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND'S OPERATION OF THE AREA'S 2-1-1 HOTLINE TO MEET INCREASED DEMAND AND CALLS FOR SERVICE DUE TO COVID-19.CONTRIBUTION INCLUDES UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF $500 AS APPRECIATION FOR PRESENTATION OF ALICE DATA. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County Frederick, MD | U | $5,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Justice Jobs for Frederick Frederick, MD | U | $5,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Friends for Neighborhood Progress (frederick Community Action Agency) Frederick, MD | U | $5,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs Frederick, MD | U | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSE TO INCREASED SERVICE REQUESTS AND NEEDS DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | United Way of Frederick County Frederick, MD | B | $5,000 | paid | PROJECT-SPECIFIC SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CENSUS 2020 BILLBOARD IN RURAL FREDERICK COUNTY TO ADVOCATE FOR A COMPLETE CENSUS COUNT. GRANT FUNDS COUNT TOWARD MATCHING REQUIREMENT IN STATE GRANT RECEIVED. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK'S STATE-WIDE EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS AND REVENUE LOSSES. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | I Believe in Me Inc Frederick, MD | C | $4,300 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDING TO SUPPORT IBM'S CLIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS, INCLUDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Asian American Center of Frederick (life and Diversity Inc) Frederick, MD | U | $4,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Interfaith Housing Alliance Frederick, MD | C | $4,000 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Frederick Rescue Mission Frederick, MD | C | $4,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS THROUGH COVID-19 DUE TO LOST REVENUE IN THE WAKE OF CANCELLED FUNDRAISING EVENTS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition Baltimore, MD | U | $3,750 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Digital Harbor Foundation Baltimore, MD | B | $3,750 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Woman to Woman Mentoring Frederick, MD | C | $3,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING TO SUPPORT W2WM'S CLIENT ASSISTANCE WITH URGENT HOUSING, FOOD, AND FINANCIAL NEEDS AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 CLOSURES. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Student Homelessness Intiative Partnership (ship) Frederick, MD | U | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH WITH EMERGENCY HOUSING, RENTAL HOUSING, AND EXPENSES DUE TO LOSS OF INCOME DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland Frederick, MD | C | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING TO SUPPORT SSCM'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS THROUGH COVID-19 DESPITE LOST INCOME DUE TO CLOSURES AND LOSS OF FEE-FOR-SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Centro Hispano de Frederick Frederick, MD | C | $2,500 | paid | 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. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | The Frederick Center Frederick, MD | C | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE FREDERICK CENTER'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS THROUGH COVID-19, PROVIDING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH COMMUNITY AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SUPPORTS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Seton Center Emmitsburg, MD | B | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSE TO INCREASED SERVICE REQUESTS AND NEEDS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN NORTHERN FREDERICK COUNTY DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Cllctivly Fiscally Sponsored by Fusion Baltimore, MD | U | $2,500 | paid | PROGRAM-SPECIFIC SUPPORT FOR CLLCTIVLY'S WORK FOCUSIING ON RACIAL EQUITY, NARRATIVE CHANGE, SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AND MOBILIZATION. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Downtown Frederick Partnership Frederick, MD | B | $2,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP'S SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN FREDERICK TO WEATHER COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS. | 202143199349110114 |
| 2020 | Believe Big Glyndon, MD | C | $1,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY'S OPERATIONS AND EXPENSES TO SUPPORT LEAN FUNDERS THROUGH COVID-19. | 202143199349110114 |
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