Sereno Mare Blu Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-4355517
Foundation Overview
Based in Austin, TX, Sereno Mare Blu Foundation has awarded 87 grants totaling $788,640 to organizations in Texas, Florida and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 7 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (79%), Marble Falls (9%), Houston (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 13% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sereno Mare Blu Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2024 |
| Blanco County 4-h | $200 | Blanco, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Engage Youth To Reach Their Fullest Potential While Advancing The Field Of Youth Development. | 2024 |
| St Edward's University | $2,350 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The University's Mission To Educate The Hearts And Minds Of Undergraduate And Graduate Students So They Are Prepared To Make A Difference. | 2024 |
| Schoenstatt Movement Of Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Spiritual Formation Through The Marian Shrine Dedicated To Mary, Our Lady Of Schoenstatt. | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Organization's Mission To Provide Family Emergency Shelter In Central Texas And To Serve People With Shelter, Addiction Rehabilitation, Clothing, Meals And Direct Support. | 2024 |
| United States Law Enforcement Found | $100 | Titusville, FL, US | To Further The Foundation's Mission Of Unwavering Advocacy And Support Of Law Enforcement Professionals. | 2024 |
| National Police Association | $100 | Indianapolis, IN, US | To Further The Mission To Support Federal And Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Promote Supportive Policies, Educate The Public, And Promote Protection Of Officers' Rights And Public Safety. | 2024 |
| Austin Childrens Shelter | $1,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide On-campus Services For Children, Young Adults And Families Affected By Abuse, Exploitation And Neglect | 2023 |
| Candlelight Ranch | $10,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission To Provide Therapeutic And Education Nature-based Experiences To Enrich The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Children With Disabilities. | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2023 |
| St Edward's University | $13,818 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The University's Mission To Educate The Hearts And Minds Of Undergraduate And Graduate Students So They Are Prepared To Make A Difference. | 2023 |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting. | 2023 |
| Schoenstatt Movement Of Austin | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Spiritual Formation Through The Marian Shrine Dedicated To Mary, Our Lady Of Schoenstatt. | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Research, Educate And Eliminate Cancer. | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Use - No Restrictions. | 2022 |
| Give Kids The World Village | $10,500 | Kissimmee, FL, US | To Further The Mission To Assist Children With Life-threatening Illnesses And Their Families By Providing Cost-free Vacations In Partnership With Wish-granting Organizations | 2022 |
| Paramount Theater | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Historic Preservation, Education And Outreach Programs, And World-class Programming. | 2022 |
| St Edward's University | $11,158 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The University's Mission To Educate The Hearts And Minds Of Undergraduate And Graduate Students So They Are Prepared To Make A Difference. | 2022 |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting. | 2022 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Mission To Promote Solutions To The Issues Facing The Nation Through Education, Outreach And Collaboration. | 2022 |
| Akshaya Patra Usa | $10,000 | Fremont, CA, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Hot Nutritious Meals To Students In Schools Across India. | 2022 |
| Schoenstatt Movement Of Austin | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Spiritual Formation Through The Marian Shrine Dedicated To Mary, Our Lady Of Schoenstatt. | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Use - No Restrictions. | 2022 |
| Give Kids The World Village | $10,500 | Kissimmee, FL, US | To Further The Mission To Assist Children With Life-threatening Illnesses And Their Families By Providing Cost-free Vacations In Partnership With Wish-granting Organizations | 2022 |
| Paramount Theater | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Historic Preservation, Education And Outreach Programs, And World-class Programming. | 2022 |
| St Edward's University | $11,158 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The University's Mission To Educate The Hearts And Minds Of Undergraduate And Graduate Students So They Are Prepared To Make A Difference. | 2022 |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting. | 2022 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Mission To Promote Solutions To The Issues Facing The Nation Through Education, Outreach And Collaboration. | 2022 |
| Akshaya Patra Usa | $10,000 | Fremont, CA, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Hot Nutritious Meals To Students In Schools Across India. | 2022 |
| Schoenstatt Movement Of Austin | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Spiritual Formation Through The Marian Shrine Dedicated To Mary, Our Lady Of Schoenstatt. | 2022 |
| Safe Alliance | $20,331 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Safety For Individuals And Families Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2021 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Sch | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting | 2021 |
| Candlelight Ranch | $15,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission To Provide Therapeutic And Education Nature-based Experiences To Enrich The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Children With Disabilities. | 2021 |
| Give Kids The World Village | $20,000 | Kissimmee, FL, US | To Further The Mission To Assist Children With Life-threatening Illnesses And Their Families By Providing Cost-free Vacations In Partnership With Wish-granting Organizations | 2021 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $15,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2021 |
| Austin Community Foundation | $1,083 | Austin, TX, US | To Help The Various Acf Funds Further Charitable Purposes. | 2021 |
| Blanco County 4-h | $250 | Blanco, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Engage Youth To Reach Their Fullest Potential While Advancing The Field Of Youth Development. | 2021 |
| St Edward's University | $22,161 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The University's Mission To Educate The Hearts And Minds Of Undergraduate And Graduate Students So They Are Prepared To Make A Difference. | 2021 |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy | $500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting. | 2021 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Organization's Mission To Prevent And End Homelessness For People In Austin. | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Austin, TX, US | To Support The Group's Mission To Serve Older Adults And Adults Living With Disabilities In The Austin Area Through Meal Program And Other Services. | 2021 |
| Fuse Box Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Serve As A Hub For The Study, Commissioning, And Presentation Of Contemporary Live Performaance In Central Texas. | 2021 |
| Safe Alliance | $3,750 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Safety For Individuals And Families Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2020 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Sch | $13,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting | 2020 |
| Candlelight Ranch | $5,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission To Provide Therapeutic And Education Nature-based Experiences To Enrich The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Children With Disabilities. | 2020 |
| Paramount Theater | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Historic Preservation, Education And Outreach Programs, And World-class Programming. | 2020 |
| American Breast Cancer Fdn | $250 | Columbia, MD, US | To Support The Charity's Mission To Provide Education, Access And Financial Assistance To Aid In The Early Detection, Treatment And Survival Of Breast Cancer. | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support The Charity's Mission To Nourish Hungry People And Lead The Community In The Fight Against Hunger. | 2020 |
| Safe Alliance | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Safety For Individuals And Families Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2018 |
| Austin Childrens Shelter | $26,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide On-campus Services For Children, Young Adults And Families Affected By Abuse, Exploitation And Neglect | 2018 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting | 2018 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Food And Clothing And To Promote Dignity To Homeless Men And Women In Need | 2018 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Church Benevolence Fund; Community Food Bank; Church Youth Missions. | 2018 |
| Candlelight Ranch | $20,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission To Provide Therapeutic And Education Nature-based Experiences To Enrich The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Children With Disabilities. | 2018 |
| Give Kids The World Village | $12,000 | Kissimmee, FL, US | To Further The Mission To Assist Children With Life-threatening Illnesses And Their Families By Providing Cost-free Vacations In Partnership With Wish-granting Organizations | 2018 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $36,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2018 |
| People's Community Clinic | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose By Contributing To Affordable Medical Care Serving Low-income Working Families Including Uninsured. | 2018 |
| The Refugee Services | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further Exempt Purposes By Promoting Humanity And Supporting Services For Refugees And Survivors Of Trafficking. | 2018 |
| Hope House | $3,000 | Liberty Hill, TX, US | To Provide For Quality Day Care For Children With Both Physical And Mental Handicaps.to Care For Severely Disabled Children Without The Need For Chemicals, Restraints, And Isolation. | 2018 |
| Safe Alliance | $26,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Safety For Individuals And Families Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Central Texas | $510 | Austin, TX, US | General Use - No Restrictions. | 2017 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting | 2017 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Church Benevolence Fund; Community Food Bank; Church Youth Missions. | 2017 |
| Candlelight Ranch | $10,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission To Provide Therapeutic And Education Nature-based Experiences To Enrich The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Children With Disabilities. | 2017 |
| Give Kids The World Village | $10,000 | Kissimmee, FL, US | To Further The Mission To Assist Children With Life-threatening Illnesses And Their Families By Providing Cost-free Vacations In Partnership With Wish-granting Organizations | 2017 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2017 |
| The Arc Of The Capital Area | $8,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Help Those With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities | 2017 |
| Austin Community Foundation | $1,667 | Austin, TX, US | To Help The Various Acf Funds Further Charitable Purposes. | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2017 |
| Angel Flights | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Safety For Individuals And Families Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities Of Corpus Christ | $6,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Church Benevolence Fund; To Provide Aid To Victims Of Flooding From Hurricane Harvey. | 2017 |
| Clifford Antone Foundation | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Preserve Music Culture And Community; To Care For Elders And To Invest In Youth. | 2017 |
| Colorado River Alliance | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Preserve And Promote Communities And Ecosystems By Contributing To Their Protection And Conservation. | 2017 |
| People's Community Clinic | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose By Contributing To Affordable Medical Care Serving Low-income Working Families Including Uninsured. | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Help Provide Basic Needs Including Food And Shelter To Individuals And Familiies In Need. | 2017 |
| The Refugee Services | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further Exempt Purposes By Promoting Humanity And Supporting Services For Refugees And Survivors Of Trafficking. | 2017 |
| Austin Childrens Shelter | $40,452 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide On-campus Services For Children, Young Adults And Families Affected By Abuse, Exploitation And Neglect | 2016 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | $12,750 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The School's Mission To Provide Preparatory Education In A Christian Academic Setting | 2016 |
| Covenant House | $502 | Houston, TX, US | To Further The Mission To Provide Food And Clothing And To Promote Dignity To Homeless Men And Women In Need | 2016 |
| Candlelight Ranch | $10,000 | Marble Falls, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission To Provide Therapeutic And Education Nature-based Experiences To Enrich The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Children With Disabilities. | 2016 |
| Give Kids The World Village | $5,000 | Kissimmee, FL, US | To Further The Mission To Assist Children With Life-threatening Illnesses And Their Families By Providing Cost-free Vacations In Partnership With Wish-granting Organizations | 2016 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Hospital's Research Mission To Understand, Treat And Defeat Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2016 |
| The Arc Of The Capital Area | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Help Those With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities | 2016 |
| Therapy Pet Pals Of Texas | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Charity's Mission Of Enhancing The Lives Of The Elderly And Ill Through Pet Therapy. | 2016 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Austin, TX, US | To Further The Church's Charitable Missions | 2016 |
| Italy Meets Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Provide Earthquake Aid To The Amitrice Italy Region. | 2016 |
| Austin Community Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Help The Various Acf Funds Further Charitable Purposes. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-4355517 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 200 BUCKEYE TRAIL Austin, TX 78746-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sereno Mare Blu Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Diana Z Young |
|---|---|
| Director | Emily M Young |
| Director | Grace M Young |
Forms 990-PF
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