Desouza Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · EIN 85-4369730 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
47% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University Owl Club | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New England Magic Collectors Association | North Easton, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Enchantment Theater Company | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Society of American Magicians Endowment Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Business | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends Central School | Wynnewood, PA | Charitable | $750 |
| Planned Parenthood | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $750 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Houdini Museum | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Penn State College of Education | University Park, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Ttees Univ Pa Abramson | Philadelpia, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | Charitable | $300 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | Chester Springs, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Hias Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,150 | 19 |
| 2024 | $31,800 | 17 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4369730
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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