Desiderata Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyParker, Colorado · EIN 84-1569784 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$22K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$300
Total assets$331K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cross | Denver, CO | Teach lifesaving skills to tens of thousands of individuals | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Denver, CO | Donation to provide temporary housing for families with sick children seeking medical care out the area. | $2,500 |
| Project Our Town | Denver, CO | Donation to provide volunteer opportunities that support efforts of non-profit partners in the community. | $2,000 |
| Elic | Fort Collins, CO | Donation to teach english in asia,the middle east, and north africa. | $1,500 |
| Parker Task Force | Parker, CO | Donation to provide individuals and families within the community with food and finanial assistance. | $1,500 |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | Donation to provided life-saving, medically tailored meals for people facing a life threatening diagnosis. | $1,500 |
| Volunteers of America | Denver, CO | Donation to provide food, work, shelter, and counseling to the homeless, poor, and prisoners. | $1,500 |
| Easterseals of Colorado | Lakewood, CO | Donation to help people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to fully participate in the community. | $1,000 |
| Easterseals | Chicago, IL | Donation to provide essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. | $1,000 |
| Step Denver | Denver, CO | Donation to help men complete addiction recovery. | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Denver, CO | Donation to help fund care, support, and research for alzheimer's. | $500 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Donation to help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation,… | $500 |
| Autism Speaks | Boone, IA | Autism speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. | $400 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Donation to advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care for those with type 1 diabetes. | $300 |
| Meals on Wheels | Arlington, VA | Donation to provide food and companionship to seniors. | $300 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Donation to raise awareness and provide support and education to those with mental illness. | $300 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | The parkinson's foundation makes life better for people with parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. in… | $300 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington DC, DC | Doantion to disrupt the literacy chrisis in the US. | $300 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | Tuskegee, AL | Donation to preserve the legacy of wwii aviators and inspire future pilots. | $300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Donation to support veterans who have been injured during their service. | $300 |
| Als Association | Denver, CO | Donation to help the fight against als. | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Denver, CO | Donation to help the fight against cancer. | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Denver, CO | Donation to enable young people to reach their full potential as citizens. | $250 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Donation to provide safe housing and care to youth experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. | $250 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Donation to support meals for the impoverished. | $250 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | Englewood, CO | Donation to train service dogs with individuals with disabilities. | $250 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | New York, NY | To free the world of lupus. | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Northampton, MA | Donation to research macular dengeneration. | $250 |
| March of Dimes | Boone, IA | Donation to end preventable maternal health risks and deaths and preterm birth and infant death. | $250 |
| Nscd | Denver, CO | Donation to enable human spirit through therapeutic sports and recreation. | $250 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Donation to serve and advocate for people affected by crime and incarceration. | $250 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Donation to advance scientific research and advocate for patients with pancreatic cancer. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,350 | 32 |
| 2023 | $22,885 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104375
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1569784
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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