Private foundation · EIN 85-4369730 · Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Desouza Family Charitable 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: 19 grants paid, $40K total, median $500. 53% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$40K
Median grant
$500
Stays in PA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple University Owl ClubPhiladelphia, PACharitable$25K
New England Magic Collectors AssociationNorth Easton, MACharitable$3,000
Enchantment Theater CompanyPhiladelphia, PACharitable$2,500
Society of American Magicians Endowment FundColorado Springs, COCharitable$2,500
University of Pittsburgh School of BusinessPittsburgh, PACharitable$1,000
Friends Central SchoolWynnewood, PACharitable$750
Planned ParenthoodWilmington, DECharitable$750
Jewish Federation of Southern New JerseyCherry Hill, NJCharitable$500
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationBala Cynwyd, PACharitable$500
The Houdini MuseumNew York, NYCharitable$500
American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VACharitable$500
Alzheimer's AssociationPhiladelphia, PACharitable$500
Penn State College of EducationUniversity Park, PACharitable$500
Ttees Univ Pa AbramsonPhiladelpia, PACharitable$500
Yiddish Book CenterAmherst, MACharitable$300
Main Line Animal RescueChester Springs, PACharitable$250
Hias PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PACharitable$250
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYCharitable$250
The Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYCharitable$100

By state: Pennsylvania 10 · Massachusetts 2 · Colorado 1 · New York 3 · Delaware 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Desouza Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Marc Desouza, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Desouza Family Charitable 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 Desouza Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $40K across 19 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Desouza Family Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (10 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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