Private foundation · EIN 45-6718443 · Escondido, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $64K total, median $5,000. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$64K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GAGeneral fund$21K
Rfk Human RightsWashington, DCGeneral fund$19K
Saint Mary's CollegeMoraga, CAGeneral fund$10K
Santa Barbara Volleyball ClubSanta Barbara, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Laguna Blanca SchoolSanta Barbara, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral fund$2,000
The Art of ElysiumLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$1,250
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHGeneral fund$1,000

By state: California 5 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Desantis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Escondido, California, administered in care of Timothy Winter, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Desantis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Desantis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $64K across 8 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Desantis Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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