Desha Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-4709028
Foundation Overview
Based in New City, NY, Desha Foundation has awarded 207 grants totaling $473,046 to organizations in New York, New Jersey and 2 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2 to $160,000, with a median award of $150.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 8 recipients (75%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Brooklyn (56%), Monsey (26%), Kiamesha Lake (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 25% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Desha Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | $1,107 | New City, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Shlomo Kleinman | $2,300 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pledger Daf | $2,920 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Ojc Fund | $2,860 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Various | $1,107 | New City, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Shlomo Kleinman | $2,300 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pledger Daf | $2,920 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Ojc Fund | $2,860 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Ojc Fund | $6,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $4,702 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Khal Torath Chaim | $2,835 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Various Contributions Under 1500 | $1,142 | New City, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Ojc Fund | $14,200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yeshivas Viznitz | $9,752 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Various Contributions Under 1500 Dollars | $6,383 | New City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Borov | $4,343 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kollel Ahavas Yerusalem | $1,546 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Ojc Fund | $14,200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yeshivas Viznitz | $9,752 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Various Contributions Under 1500 Dollars | $6,383 | New City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Borov | $4,343 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kollel Ahavas Yerusalem | $1,546 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ahavas Yerusholaim Rm | $214 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Areivim Usa | $588 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Bais Hachaim Monsey Ny | $10 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Bayis Lepleitos Ateres | $150 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charidy Legal Battle | $18 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charity | $18 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chaverim Of Rockland | $10 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Ezras Chasanim | $225 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chai | $3,027 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Kollel Emes Vemunah | $101 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Ktc | $1,982 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Ohr Yeshaye | $300 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Tov Umeitiv | $144 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Vaad Huisher | $28 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Viznitz | $293 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Yesheos Yakov Tert | $18 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Yeshivath Divrei Chaim | $640 | Kaser, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Yeshivos Yisroel | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cong Kolel Ahavas Yerushalayim | $2,908 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Congregation Jewish S | $1,184 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Congregation Kollel Kiamesha Lake | $515 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dryve Keren Yesomim | $52 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kdishas Mordechai | $207 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Khal Chasidei Viznitz | $12 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Khal Torath Chaim | $120 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kipas Chasanim | $10 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kollel Hari | $461 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Maamudos Viznitz Lond | $72 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mosdos Monticello | $72 | Monticello, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $55 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nahalot Yakov Jerusalem | $206 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charity | $1,610 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Project Extreme | $96 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charity | $65 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rabbi Meir Bal Hanes | $111 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charity | $1,500 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Radishitz Shul | $436 | Airmont, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charity | $600 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Charity | $1,000 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Sq Simcha Destiny Inc | $3 | Fallsburg, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Ojc Fund | $7,200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Tomchei Tzedaka | $1,168 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| United Talmudical Ac | $10 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Viznitz Institutions Kiamesha Lake Ny | $1,229 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Viznitz Shamash Monsey Ny | $289 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yad Mordechai Kiamesha Lake Ny | $10 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $6,206 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yfs Of Nitra | $50 | Mt Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Zichron Menashe Chaim | $124 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $1,000 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $10 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Meir Biston - Gemach Kopel Yakov Inc | $2,015 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $900 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Bais Trany | $600 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Bnei Yakov Yosef | $600 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ldaas | $285 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Torath Chaim | $20 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $20 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Segilas Rashbi | $38 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ktc | $15 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $120 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $150 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kollel Boker Mishnas M | $5 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Habeein Yakir | $52 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Avnei Choshen | $72 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $27 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Khal Torath Chaim Mikva | $2 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Bais Trany | $600 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $10 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Bnei Yakov Yosef | $400 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Meir Biston - Gemach Kopel Yakov Inc | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Meir Biston - Gemach Kopel Yakov Inc | $800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Meir Biston - Gemach Kopel Yakov Inc | $677 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdos Viznitz Kiame Kiamesha Lake | $36 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $700 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ezer Yeshiva | $36 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Oorah | $30 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Oseh Chayil | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yfs Of Nitra | $20 | Mt Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Roishis Darko | $10,628 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Oseh Chayil | $10 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United For Protectio | $10 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Viznitz Boro Park | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Chesed Fund | $597 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Myad Lyad | $180 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Myad Lyad | $18 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $2,197 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yad Mordechai Kiamesha Lake | $36 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chai Kiamesha Lake Ny | $15 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hopeorgorg Lakewood Nj 0624 | $18 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Torath Chaim | $100,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $1,140 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Congregation Jewish S | $798 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Maamar Mordecahai | $100 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Keren Hadfusa Of Breslev | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Viznitz Institutions | $30 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $160,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $570 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $300 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Refuah Helpline | $501 | Monroe, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Torath Chaim | $101 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Torath Chaim | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Torath Chaim | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Catskills Hatzalah | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Hachzukas Talmud | $26 | Airmont, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Hachzukas Talmud | $26 | Airmont, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Refuah Helpline | $18 | Monroe, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $570 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Khal Torath Chaim | $120 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Torath Chaim | $930 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Viznitz Institutions | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $180 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $130 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $18 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kolmon Monuments | $5,290 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Bikur Cholim Of Greater Cleveland Oh | $36 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ojc Fund | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Reb Shayalas Kitchen | $64 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Kolel Ahavas Yerushalyim | $6,362 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $570 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chai Kiamesha Lake Ny 1009 | $4 | Kiamesha Lake, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yfs Of Nitra | $20 | Mt Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $5 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tomchei Tzedaka | $18 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $661 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $18 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ahavas Yerushalaim | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $661 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Beny Brak | $5 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Areivim Usa | $28 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cong Ktc Viznitz | $22 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ahavas Yerusholaim Rmbh | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Charidy Belz Ny | $1,200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Charidy Viznitz Charidycom | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hesed Fund | $1,003 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Khal Torath Chaim Inc | $2,570 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Kiamesha Smaamudos Ny | $252 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Misgov Ladoch | $250 | N/a, N/A, UK | General Support | 2018 |
| Nechoma Yisroel | $110 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Oisay Chesed Kiamesha | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel Inc | $100 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Yfs Nitra | $20 | Mt Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Zichron Menashe Chaim | $50 | Monsey, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $2,100 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cong Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel | $100 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cong Roishis Darko | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cars4kids | $500 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Areivim Usa Ny | $168 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Chaverim Rockland | $80 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cong Khal Toras Chaim | $994 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Nechomas Yisroel Ny | $1,320 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $850 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Yfs Nitra Ny | $40 | Mt Kisco, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
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| EIN | 82-4709028 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 72 CREST CT Monsey, NY 10952-2100 |
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| Trustee | Avruhum Meshilim Zishe Muller |
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