The Desantis Foundation
Invitation OnlyEscondido, California · EIN 45-6718443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $10,000.
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | General fund | $21,000 |
| Rfk Human Rights | Washington, DC | General fund | $18,933 |
| Saint Mary's College | Moraga, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Volleyball Club | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Art of Elysium | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $1,250 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,183 | 8 |
| 2024 | $87,332 | 16 |
| 2023 | $85,615 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104858
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6718443
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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