Deseranno Foundation
Historical FunderGrosse Pointe Farms, Michigan · EIN 38-3577897 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DON JOSEPH DESERANNO |
|---|---|
| Address | 90 KERCHEVAL, GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 48236 |
| Phone | 3138850114 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORM |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION BY SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS |
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
21% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Academy | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Health | $17,000 |
| Eastside Youth Sports Fdn | St Clair Shores, MI | Youth sports | $12,525 |
| Motor City Dirty Dawgs | Livonia, MI | Youth sports | $10,000 |
| Rockne Athletic Fund - Fencing | Notre Dame, IN | Youth sports | $10,000 |
| Kids on the Go | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Public health | $4,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Fdn for Public Education | Grosse Pointe, MI | Education | $2,500 |
| University Liggett School | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Education | $2,500 |
| Element Community Health Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Community help | $2,500 |
| Holy Yoga Detroit | Grosse Pointe, MI | Public health | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe South Gridiron Club | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Youth sports | $1,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | Community services | $1,000 |
| Regents of University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Public education | $1,000 |
| Jt Mestdagh Foundation | St Clair Shores, MI | Public health | $500 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation | Cherry Hill, NJ | Public health | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,025 | 14 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $62,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610369349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3577897
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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