Deseranno Foundation
Accepts applications
Deseranno Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,025 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $17,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,025
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $62,500 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $66,025 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Don Joseph Deseranno 90 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 885-0114 |
| What to submit | No required form |
| Deadlines | Submission by september 30 of each year |
| Restrictions | No grants are given to individuals |
What Deseranno Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $53,025 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Academy | Health | $17,000 |
| Eastside Youth Sports Fdn | Youth sports | $12,525 |
| Motor City Dirty Dawgs | Youth sports | $10,000 |
| Rockne Athletic Fund - Fencing | Youth sports | $10,000 |
| Kids on the Go | Public health | $4,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Fdn for Public Education | Education | $2,500 |
| University Liggett School | Education | $2,500 |
| Element Community Health Fund | Community help | $2,500 |
| Holy Yoga Detroit | Public health | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe South Gridiron Club | Youth sports | $1,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation | Community services | $1,000 |
| Regents of University of Michigan | Public education | $1,000 |
| JT Mestdagh Foundation | Public health | $500 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation | Public health | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Don Joseph Deseranno
- Maria D Quint
- Celia E Wade
- Aline A Ermanni
- Susan D Rahaim
- Dante Deseranno
Questions people ask
Does Deseranno Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission by september 30 of each year.
How much does Deseranno Foundation give?
$66,025 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Deseranno Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Don Joseph Deseranno (President), Maria D Quint (Secretary), Celia E Wade (Treasurer) and Aline A Ermanni (Vice-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Deseranno Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.