Foundations that fund organizations in Desert Hot Springs, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Desert Hot Springs nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $420K to Desert Hot Springs organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Desert Hot Springs around $6,500. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Desert Hot Springs
- $420K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in CA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Desert Hot Springs organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillen Family Foundation | Temecula, CA | 2 | $142K | $71K | Yes | Fund program support |
| Charles Shady Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $104K | $104K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Anderson Childrens Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 4 | $64K | $16K | Yes | Making a difference program; Fuel for success - weekend meals for hungry kids; Band instrument repair & replacement |
| The Auen Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | scholarships for seniors |
| Hn and Frances C Berger Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | to bolster Food Now's initiatives aimed at ensuring food se… |
| Whitfield Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Preselected only | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant |
| Newman's Own Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Weekend meals for hungry kids |
| Highland Street Connection and Subsidiaries | Newton, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | For empowerment. |
| The Champions Volunteer Foundation | LA Quinta, CA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | To help offset direct operating expenses for family service…; Soroptimist house of hope is focused on creating a way to h… |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation | Davis, CA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To provide veterinary care and care giving for 10 senior an… |
| Weiser Charitable Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for organizational activities |
| Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Family & marriage counseling. |
| Club de Mujeres Latinas de Desert Hot Springs | Dsrt Hot Springs, CA | 2 | $4,844 | $2,422 | Preselected only | Sporting equipment; Final distribution of assets |
| The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To support community services |
| Dennis & Nancy Ditlove Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $180 | $180 | Preselected only | General funding |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Desert Hot Springs, California?
McMillen Family Foundation, Charles Shady Charitable Trust, Anderson Childrens Foundation, The Auen Foundation, Hn and Frances C Berger Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Desert Hot Springs organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Desert Hot Springs. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.