Ranae Desantis Foundation
Invitation OnlyEscondido, California · EIN 20-7114699 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$403K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$24,000
Total assets$14.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furrever Cat and Kitten Rescue | Los Gatos, CA | General fund | $51,000 |
| Bioneers | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $49,000 |
| Fairplay | Boston, MA | General fund | $44,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General fund | $34,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Oakland, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon | Milpitas, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General fund | $24,000 |
| Green America | Washington, DC | General fund | $24,000 |
| One Comm Lg | Los Gatos, CA | General fund | $24,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | Saratoga, CA | General fund | $24,000 |
| Acterra | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $14,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Glen Rock, NJ | General fund | $12,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Aipharetta, GA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Maryland Youth Ballet | Silver Springs, MD | General fund | $5,000 |
| Stroke Awareness Foundation | Campbell, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Earth Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $4,000 |
| Martis Camp Foundation | Truckee, CA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Givesmart | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $3,653 |
| Mercury News Wish Book | San Jose, CA | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $403,153 | 20 |
| 2023 | $730,561 | 35 |
| 2022 | $630,370 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7114699
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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