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The Derose Foundation

Preselected recipients only Rancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 330357963

The Derose Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,440 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,440. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $64,657 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$86,95511$367,472
2024$64,65716$250,679
2025$14,4404$82,807

How to apply

The Derose Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$14,440

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General donation$5,440
San Diego Caregiver Resourse Center
Chula Vista, CA
General donation$5,000
San Diego Brain Injury Foundation
San Diego, CA
General donation$3,000
National Ms Society
San Diego, CA
General donation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Derose Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Derose Foundation give?

$14,440 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs The Derose Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert Derose (President) and Susan Derose (Director).

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