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Ranae Desantis Foundation is a private trust based in ESCONDIDO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $8.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2011 to $8.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Ranae Desantis Foundation has made 183 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $494K in 2021 to $731K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $85K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Tennessee, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$51K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ranae Desantis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 183 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, TN.
Ranae Desantis Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 183 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $85K.
Ranae Desantis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ranae Desantis Foundation is headquartered in ESCONDIDO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ranae Desantis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$888K
Total Assets
$8.4M
Fair Market Value
$13.3M
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
$731K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$567K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
183
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$12K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair PlayGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $53K | 2023 |
| Furrever Cat And Kitten RescueGENERAL FUND | Los Gatos, CA | $85K | 2024 |
| Humane Society Silicon ValleyGENERAL FUND | San Jose, CA | $79K | 2024 |
| Population ConnectionGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $47K | 2024 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $47K | 2024 |
| New Museum Los GatosGENERAL FUND | Mesa, AZ | $47K | 2024 |
| Grades Of GreenGENERAL FUND | Manhattan Beach, CA | $34K | 2024 |
| Peninsula Open Space TrustGENERAL FUND | Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| KqedGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Cancer CarepointGENERAL FUND | San Jose, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Amazon WatchGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Pesticide Action NetworkGENERAL FUND | Berkeley, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Mothers Against Drunk DrivingGENERAL FUND | Irving, TX | $24K | 2024 |
| The Wikimedia FoundationGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Green Foothills FoundationGENERAL FUND | Palo Alto, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Youth Science InstituteGENERAL FUND | Los Gatos, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Pivotal ConnectionsGENERAL FUND | San Jose, CA | $24K | 2024 |
| Wilderness SocietyGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $23K | 2024 |
| Green AmericaGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $23K | 2024 |
| CspiGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $23K | 2024 |
| Community Intiatives NspGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $14K | 2024 |
| Charity NavigatorGENERAL FUND | Glen Rock, NJ | $12K | 2024 |
| Childrens Health CouncilGENERAL FUND | Palo Alto, CA | $7K | 2024 |
| House Rabbit SocietyGENERAL FUND | Richmond, CA | $7K | 2024 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL FUND | Santa Monica, CA | $6K | 2024 |
| Earth JusticeGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2024 |
| National Christian FoundationGENERAL FUND | Aipharetta, GA | $6K | 2024 |
| Sierra Club FoundationGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Mother Jones Investigative FundGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Los Gatos Public LibraryGENERAL FUND | Los Gatos, CA | $4K | 2024 |
| Ava The HavenGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Friends Of EarthGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2024 |
| Mercury News Wish BookGENERAL FUND | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| Electronic Frontier FoundationGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| BioneersGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | N/A | 2024 |
| Los Gatos Education FoundationGENERAL FUND | Los Gatos, CA | $32K | 2023 |
| Nueva SchoolGENERAL FUND | Hillsborough, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Social VenturesGENERAL FUND | Los Altos, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Montalvo Arts CenterGENERAL FUND | Saratoga, CA | $23K | 2023 |
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