Desiderata Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Desiderata Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Parker, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,350 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$22,350
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$331,221
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $22,885 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,885 | 28 | $315,277 |
| 2024 | $22,350 | 32 | $331,221 |
How to apply
Desiderata Charitable 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.
What Desiderata Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $17,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $850 |
| New York | 3 | $800 |
| Iowa | 2 | $650 |
| Florida | 2 | $600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cross | Teach lifesaving skills to tens of thousands of individuals | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Donation to provide temporary housing for families with sick children seeking medical care out the area. | $2,500 |
| Project Our Town | Donation to provide volunteer opportunities that support efforts of non-profit partners in the community. | $2,000 |
| Elic | Donation to teach english in asia,the middle east, and north africa. | $1,500 |
| Parker Task Force | Donation to provide individuals and families within the community with food and finanial assistance. | $1,500 |
| Project Angel Heart | Donation to provided life-saving, medically tailored meals for people facing a life threatening diagnosis. | $1,500 |
| Volunteers of America | Donation to provide food, work, shelter, and counseling to the homeless, poor, and prisoners. | $1,500 |
| Easterseals of Colorado | Donation to help people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to fully participate in the community. | $1,000 |
| Easterseals | Donation to provide essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. | $1,000 |
| Step Denver | Donation to help men complete addiction recovery. | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Donation to help fund care, support, and research for alzheimer's. | $500 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Donation to help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach. | $500 |
| Autism Speaks | Autism speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. | $400 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Donation to advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care for those with type 1 diabetes. | $300 |
| Meals on Wheels | Donation to provide food and companionship to seniors. | $300 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Donation to raise awareness and provide support and education to those with mental illness. | $300 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | The parkinson's foundation makes life better for people with parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global parkinson's community. | $300 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Doantion to disrupt the literacy chrisis in the us. | $300 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | Donation to preserve the legacy of wwii aviators and inspire future pilots. | $300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Donation to support veterans who have been injured during their service. | $300 |
| ALS Association | Donation to help the fight against als. | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation to help the fight against cancer. | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Donation to enable young people to reach their full potential as citizens. | $250 |
| Covenant House | Donation to provide safe housing and care to youth experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. | $250 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Donation to support meals for the impoverished. | $250 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | Donation to train service dogs with individuals with disabilities. | $250 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | To free the world of lupus. | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Donation to research macular dengeneration. | $250 |
| March of Dimes | Donation to end preventable maternal health risks and deaths and preterm birth and infant death. | $250 |
| NSCD | Donation to enable human spirit through therapeutic sports and recreation. | $250 |
| Prison Fellowship | Donation to serve and advocate for people affected by crime and incarceration. | $250 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Donation to advance scientific research and advocate for patients with pancreatic cancer. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Janine Sather
- Charles D Sather
Questions people ask
Does Desiderata Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Desiderata Charitable Foundation give?
$22,350 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Desiderata Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janine Sather (President) and Charles D Sather (Director).
What does Desiderata Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and food and hunger.