Foundations that fund organizations in Palm Dessert, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Palm Dessert nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $106K to Palm Dessert organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Palm Dessert around $4,980. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Palm Dessert
- $106K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,980
- Based in CA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Palm Dessert organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginn Family Foundation | New York, NY | 4 | $95K | $20K | Preselected only | General purpose grant |
| Mb Caddyshack Charity Golf Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 2 | $9,961 | $4,980 | Preselected only | Golf package/signed; Unrestricted contribution |
| The Justin Dart Family Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
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 Palm Dessert, California?
Ginn Family Foundation, Mb Caddyshack Charity Golf Inc, The Justin Dart Family Foundation reported grants to Palm Dessert 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 Palm Dessert. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.