The Carole Desoto Foundation
Invitation OnlyLemoyne, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-1576948 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$120K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$6,600
Total assets$309K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Casa | Seattle, WA | General support | $15,000 |
| Market Square Concerts | Harrisburg, PA | Sponsorship | $12,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Enola, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Veterans Outreach | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Market Square Presbyterian Church | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $9,000 |
| Twin Valley Players | Millersburg, PA | General support | $8,633 |
| West Shore Theatre | New Cumberland, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art | Millersburg, PA | General fund purpose | $6,600 |
| Gretna Theater | Mt Gretna, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Harrisburg Riverboat | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | Grantville, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Fredrickson Library | Camp Hill, PA | General fund purpose | $2,500 |
| Beacon Clinic | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Check-Up Center | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Open Stage | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,233 | 16 |
| 2023 | $635,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521339349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1576948
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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