Desert Flower Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Desert Flower Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $650,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 11 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 12 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Desert Flower 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 Desert Flower Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $625,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shefa School | To support educational activities | $650,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | To provide support for advanced education | $625,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| The Abraham Joshua Heschel School | To support educational activities | $125,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | To support homebound elderly new york citizens | $54,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc | General support for medical research for als | $50,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General support. | $35,000 |
| Yamba Malawi Inc | General support for ending childhood poverty. | $33,000 |
| Ubuntu Pathways Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | General support for medical care and treatment | $20,900 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Crowded Israel Relief Fund | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua Kazam
- Joia Kazam
- Noah Kazam
Questions people ask
Does Desert Flower Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Desert Flower Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Desert Flower Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joshua Kazam (President), Joia Kazam (Treasurer) and Noah Kazam (Vice President).
What does Desert Flower Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.