P J and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTown Country, Missouri · EIN 37-6449852 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$132K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$633K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
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
61% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Education | $100,000 |
| John Burroughs School | St Louis, MO | Education | $10,500 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $4,500 |
| Rossman School | St Louis, MO | Education | $3,500 |
| Bay Harbor Foundation | Bay Harbor, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | To support united way of greater st. louis | $2,500 |
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | Education | $2,500 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | General support | $500 |
| Nine Pbs | St Louis, MO | General support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $500 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,750 | 13 |
| 2023 | $30,750 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512719349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6449852
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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