Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $621,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$621,000
- Assets$972,647
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
54% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 37 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 28 | $198,152 |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 35 | $972,647 |
How to apply
Ann and Ari Deshe 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 Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 9 | $293,355 |
| Ohio | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $39,328 |
| California | 2 | $23,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $11,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Idf | General operating fund | $621,000 |
| University of Alabama | General operating fund | $500,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General operating fund | $386,972 |
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center | General operating fund | $303,880 |
| Eb Research Partnership | General operating fund | $250,000 |
| Osu Foundation | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Impact Forum | General operating fund | $22,500 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center-Golshim L'chiam | General operating fund | $19,800 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operating fund | $10,975 |
| Hatzolah Air | General operating fund | $10,300 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | General operating fund | $10,104 |
| Graland County Day School | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services-Denver | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Jafco | General operating fund | $8,800 |
| Glo Good Foundation Inc | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Chabad of Princeton University | General operating fund | $5,400 |
| Miami Jewish Film Festival | General operating fund | $5,200 |
| Chabad Center at University of Colorado | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Lehrman Community Day School | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Inc | General operating fund | $3,600 |
| Chabad House on Wheels | General operating fund | $3,600 |
| Center for Jewish Life Princeton | General operating fund | $3,600 |
| Denver Art Museum | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Idf Widows & Orphans USA | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Princeton University | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| The Shul of Bal Harbour | General operating fund | $1,200 |
| Aspen Art Museum | General operating fund | $1,028 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Colorado Academy | General operating fund | $500 |
| Kent Denver School | General operating fund | $500 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundation | General operating fund | $500 |
| The Riviera Parliament Inc | General operating fund | $300 |
| Jewish Center of the Hamptons | General operating fund | $180 |
| Wundies Undies | General operating fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Deshe
- Ari Deshe
Questions people ask
Does Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Deshe (President) and Ari Deshe (Vice-President).
What does Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.