Private foundation · EIN 20-7114699 · Escondido, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ranae Desantis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $403K total, median $24K. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$403K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10.0M

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Furrever Cat and Kitten RescueLos Gatos, CAGeneral fund$51K
BioneersSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$49K
FairplayBoston, MAGeneral fund$44K
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAGeneral fund$34K
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$25K
Amazon WatchOakland, CAGeneral fund$25K
Humane Society SiliconMilpitas, CAGeneral fund$25K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral fund$24K
Green AmericaWashington, DCGeneral fund$24K
One Comm LgLos Gatos, CAGeneral fund$24K
Montalvo Arts CenterSaratoga, CAGeneral fund$24K
ActerraPalo Alto, CAGeneral fund$14K
Charity NavigatorGlen Rock, NJGeneral fund$12K
National Christian FoundationAipharetta, GAGeneral fund$6,000
Maryland Youth BalletSilver Springs, MDGeneral fund$5,000
Stroke Awareness FoundationCampbell, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Friends of Earth FoundationWashington, DCGeneral fund$4,000
Martis Camp FoundationTruckee, CAGeneral fund$4,000
GivesmartKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$3,653
Mercury News Wish BookSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$500

By state: California 12 · District of Columbia 3 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 1 · Georgia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Ranae Desantis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Escondido, California, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ranae Desantis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ranae Desantis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $403K across 20 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Ranae Desantis Foundation give?

California (12 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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