Desiderata Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1569784
Foundation Overview
Based in Parker, CO, Desiderata Charitable Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $138,088 to organizations in Colorado, Virginia and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $60 to $5,150, with a median award of $500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$138,088
Total Assets
$331,221
Median Grant (all grants)
$500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$300
% Median Grant Decline
-40%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%
10 of 32 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Colorado
72% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (61%), Colorado Springs (8%), Lakewood (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+43%
Moderate 43% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (31%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Desiderata Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Als Association | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Als. | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Fund Care, Support, And Research For Alzheimer's. | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Cancer. | 2024 |
| Autism Speaks | $400 | Boone, IA, US | Autism Speaks Is Dedicated To Creating An Inclusive World For All Individuals With Autism Throughout Their Lifespan. | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Young People To Reach Their Full Potential As Citizens. | 2024 |
| Breakthrough T1d | $300 | New York, NY, US | Donation To Advance Treatments, Influence Policy, And Improve Access To Care For Those With Type 1 Diabetes. | 2024 |
| Covenant House | $250 | New York, NY, US | Donation To Provide Safe Housing And Care To Youth Experiencing Homelessness And Survivors Of Human Trafficking. | 2024 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Restore The Lives Of People Experiencing Homelessness And Addiction Through Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs, And Community Outreach. | 2024 |
| Easterseals Of Colorado | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation To Help People With Disabilities, Their Families, And Caregivers To Fully Participate In The Community. | 2024 |
| Easterseals | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation To Provide Essential Services To Children And Adults With Disabilities, Older Adults, Veterans, And Their Families. | 2024 |
| Elic | $1,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Donation To Teach English In Asia,the Middle East, And North Africa. | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Meals For The Impoverished. | 2024 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | $250 | Englewood, CO, US | Donation To Train Service Dogs With Individuals With Disabilities. | 2024 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | $250 | New York, NY, US | To Free The World Of Lupus. | 2024 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | $250 | Northampton, MA, US | Donation To Research Macular Dengeneration. | 2024 |
| March Of Dimes | $250 | Boone, IA, US | Donation To End Preventable Maternal Health Risks And Deaths And Preterm Birth And Infant Death. | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $300 | Arlington, VA, US | Donation To Provide Food And Companionship To Seniors. | 2024 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $300 | Arlington, VA, US | Donation To Raise Awareness And Provide Support And Education To Those With Mental Illness. | 2024 |
| Nscd | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Human Spirit Through Therapeutic Sports And Recreation. | 2024 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $100 | El Segundo, CA, US | Donation To Advance Scientific Research And Advocate For Patients With Pancreatic Cancer. | 2024 |
| Parker Task Force | $1,500 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Provide Individuals And Families Within The Community With Food And Finanial Assistance. | 2024 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $300 | Miami, FL, US | The Parkinson's Foundation Makes Life Better For People With Parkinson's Disease By Improving Care And Advancing Research Toward A Cure. In Everything We Do, We Build On The Energy, Experience And Passion Of Our Global Parkinson's Community. | 2024 |
| Prison Fellowship | $250 | Merrifield, VA, US | Donation To Serve And Advocate For People Affected By Crime And Incarceration. | 2024 |
| Project Angel Heart | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provided Life-saving, Medically Tailored Meals For People Facing A Life Threatening Diagnosis. | 2024 |
| Project Our Town | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Volunteer Opportunities That Support Efforts Of Non-profit Partners In The Community. | 2024 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $300 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Doantion To Disrupt The Literacy Chrisis In The Us. | 2024 |
| Red Cross | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Teach Lifesaving Skills To Tens Of Thousands Of Individuals | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Temporary Housing For Families With Sick Children Seeking Medical Care Out The Area. | 2024 |
| Step Denver | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Men Complete Addiction Recovery. | 2024 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | $300 | Tuskegee, AL, US | Donation To Preserve The Legacy Of Wwii Aviators And Inspire Future Pilots. | 2024 |
| Volunteers Of America | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Food, Work, Shelter, And Counseling To The Homeless, Poor, And Prisoners. | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $300 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation To Support Veterans Who Have Been Injured During Their Service. | 2024 |
| Als Association | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Als. | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Fund Care, Support, And Research For Alzheimer's. | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Cancer. | 2023 |
| Autism Speaks | $200 | Boone, IA, US | Autism Speaks Is Dedicated To Creating An Inclusive World For All Individuals With Autism Throughout Their Lifespan. | 2023 |
| Colorado Avian Research & Rehab | $60 | Sedalia, CO, US | To Study The Ecology Of Birds Within The Estes Valley And Rocky Mountain National Park, With A Special Emphasis On Hawks And Owls. As The Institute Grows The Research Will Expand Throughout The State Of Colorado. | 2023 |
| Csu Foundation | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Donation To Assist In The Promotion, Development, And Enhancement Of The Facilities And Educational Programs At Csu. | 2023 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | $125 | Littleton, CO, US | The Key For The Gardens Is To Take Our Interactions And Understandings Of Plants And Use Them To Break Open A World Of Wonder For The Countless People We Reach. | 2023 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Restore The Lives Of People Experiencing Homelessness And Addiction Through Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs, And Community Outreach. | 2023 |
| Elic | $2,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Donation To Teach English In Asia,the Middle East, And North Africa. | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Meals For The Impoverished. | 2023 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | $200 | New York, NY, US | To Free The World Of Lupus. | 2023 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | $500 | Northampton, MA, US | Donation To Research Macular Dengeneration. | 2023 |
| Maui United Way | $2,500 | Kahului, HI, US | Donation To Assist Maui In Developing Education, Sustainable Income, And Health. | 2023 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Soceity | $250 | Denver, CO, US | To Fund Research To Help People With Ms. | 2023 |
| Nscd | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Human Spirit Through Therapeutic Sports And Recreation. | 2023 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | The Parkinson's Foundation Makes Life Better For People With Parkinson's Disease By Improving Care And Advancing Research Toward A Cure. In Everything We Do, We Build On The Energy, Experience And Passion Of Our Global Parkinson's Community. | 2023 |
| Prison Fellowship | $500 | Merrifield, VA, US | Donation To Serve And Advocate For People Affected By Crime And Incarceration. | 2023 |
| Project Angel Heart | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provided Life-saving, Medically Tailored Meals For People Facing A Life Threatening Diagnosis. | 2023 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $300 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Doantion To Disrupt The Literacy Chrisis In The Us. | 2023 |
| Red Cross - Mile High | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Disaster Leadership For Colorado And Wyoming | 2023 |
| Red Cross | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Teach Lifesaving Skills To Tens Of Thousands Of Individuals | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Temporary Housing For Families With Sick Children Seeking Medical Care Out The Area. | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Bring Meals To The Hungry And Provide Shelter. | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Centennial, CO, US | By Participating In Sports, People With Intellectual Disabilities Live Active And Healthy Lives. | 2023 |
| Susan Komen | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Research Breast Cancer And Support Those With A Diagnosis. | 2023 |
| United Service Organizations | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation To Strengthen The Well-being Of The People Serving In America's Military And Their Families. | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation To Remember Survivors And Victims Of The Holocaust. | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Food, Work, Shelter, And Counseling To The Homeless, Poor, And Prisoners. | 2023 |
| Als Association | $1,200 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Als. | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Cancer. | 2022 |
| Angel Tree | $250 | Merrifield, VA, US | To Help Deliver Christmas Gifts And The Gospel To Children Of Prisoners. | 2022 |
| Brents Place | $2,500 | Aurora, CO, US | Donation To Fund A Long-term Home Away From Home For Families And Children With Cancer And Other Life-threatening Illnesses While They Receive Treatment At Local Hospitals. | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $316 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Rescue Children From Poverty. | 2022 |
| County Sheriffs Of Colorado | $250 | Littleton, CO, US | Donation To Ensure These Peace Officers Have The Best Professional Training Available, Helping To Reduce The Dangers And Mitigate The Personal Risks Inherent In The Profession As They Serve Their Communities. | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Restore The Lives Of People Experiencing Homelessness And Addiction Through Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs, And Community Outreach. | 2022 |
| Easterseals Colorado | $250 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation Ensuring That The Needs Of Children And Adults With Disabilities, Veterans And Older Adults Are Met With Services And Supports To Help Them Live, Learn, Work And Play In Their Communities. | 2022 |
| Elic | $2,200 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Donation To Teach English In Asia,the Middle East, And North Africa. | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $900 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Meals For The Impoverished. | 2022 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | $500 | Northampton, MA, US | Donation To Research Macular Dengeneration. | 2022 |
| Make A Wish | $300 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Donation To Help Grant The Wish Of A Child With A Life-threatening Disease. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Meals For Older Adults. | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Soceity | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Fund Research To Help People With Ms. | 2022 |
| Nscd | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Human Spirit Through Therapeutic Sports And Recreation. | 2022 |
| Parker Task Force | $1,500 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Provide Food Assistance And Limited Financial Suppoert To Those In Need Throughout The Community. | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $250 | Miami, FL, US | The Parkinson's Foundation Makes Life Better For People With Parkinson's Disease By Improving Care And Advancing Research Toward A Cure. In Everything We Do, We Build On The Energy, Experience And Passion Of Our Global Parkinson's Community. | 2022 |
| Project Angel Heart | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provided Life-saving, Medically Tailored Meals For People Facing A Life Threatening Diagnosis. | 2022 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $650 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Doantion To Disrupt The Literacy Chrisis In The Us. | 2022 |
| Red Cross | $2,400 | Denver, CO, US | Teach Lifesaving Skills To Tens Of Thousands Of Individuals | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Temporary Housing For Families With Sick Children Seeking Medical Care Out The Area. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Bring Meals To The Hungry And Provide Shelter. | 2022 |
| Shield 616 | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Protect First Responders. | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Centennial, CO, US | By Participating In Sports, People With Intellectual Disabilities Live Active And Healthy Lives. | 2022 |
| Step Denver | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Step Denver Is A Men's Residential Recovery Community That Helps Low-income Men Overcome The Consequences Of Addiction And Rebuild Their Lives Through Sobriety, Work, And Accountability. | 2022 |
| Team Gleason Foundation | $1,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Donation To Provide Technology, Equipment, And Care Services To People Living With Als. | 2022 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | $500 | Tusjgee, AL, US | Donation To Enhance The Programs And Activities Designed To Protect Park Resources And Provide Visitor Services For Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. | 2022 |
| Various Under 250 | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Various Activities | 2022 |
| Willie B Foundation | $1,000 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Refurbish And Give Cars Away To Help People In Need. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Support Wounded Veterans | 2022 |
| Als Association | $1,200 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Als. | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Cancer. | 2022 |
| Angel Tree | $250 | Merrifield, VA, US | To Help Deliver Christmas Gifts And The Gospel To Children Of Prisoners. | 2022 |
| Brents Place | $2,500 | Aurora, CO, US | Donation To Fund A Long-term Home Away From Home For Families And Children With Cancer And Other Life-threatening Illnesses While They Receive Treatment At Local Hospitals. | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $316 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Rescue Children From Poverty. | 2022 |
| County Sheriffs Of Colorado | $250 | Littleton, CO, US | Donation To Ensure These Peace Officers Have The Best Professional Training Available, Helping To Reduce The Dangers And Mitigate The Personal Risks Inherent In The Profession As They Serve Their Communities. | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Restore The Lives Of People Experiencing Homelessness And Addiction Through Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs, And Community Outreach. | 2022 |
| Easterseals Colorado | $250 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation Ensuring That The Needs Of Children And Adults With Disabilities, Veterans And Older Adults Are Met With Services And Supports To Help Them Live, Learn, Work And Play In Their Communities. | 2022 |
| Elic | $2,200 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Donation To Teach English In Asia,the Middle East, And North Africa. | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $900 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Meals For The Impoverished. | 2022 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | $500 | Northampton, MA, US | Donation To Research Macular Dengeneration. | 2022 |
| Make A Wish | $300 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Donation To Help Grant The Wish Of A Child With A Life-threatening Disease. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Meals For Older Adults. | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Soceity | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Fund Research To Help People With Ms. | 2022 |
| Nscd | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Human Spirit Through Therapeutic Sports And Recreation. | 2022 |
| Parker Task Force | $1,500 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Provide Food Assistance And Limited Financial Suppoert To Those In Need Throughout The Community. | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $250 | Miami, FL, US | The Parkinson's Foundation Makes Life Better For People With Parkinson's Disease By Improving Care And Advancing Research Toward A Cure. In Everything We Do, We Build On The Energy, Experience And Passion Of Our Global Parkinson's Community. | 2022 |
| Project Angel Heart | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provided Life-saving, Medically Tailored Meals For People Facing A Life Threatening Diagnosis. | 2022 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $650 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Doantion To Disrupt The Literacy Chrisis In The Us. | 2022 |
| Red Cross | $2,400 | Denver, CO, US | Teach Lifesaving Skills To Tens Of Thousands Of Individuals | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Provide Temporary Housing For Families With Sick Children Seeking Medical Care Out The Area. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Bring Meals To The Hungry And Provide Shelter. | 2022 |
| Shield 616 | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Protect First Responders. | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Centennial, CO, US | By Participating In Sports, People With Intellectual Disabilities Live Active And Healthy Lives. | 2022 |
| Step Denver | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Step Denver Is A Men's Residential Recovery Community That Helps Low-income Men Overcome The Consequences Of Addiction And Rebuild Their Lives Through Sobriety, Work, And Accountability. | 2022 |
| Team Gleason Foundation | $1,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Donation To Provide Technology, Equipment, And Care Services To People Living With Als. | 2022 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | $500 | Tusjgee, AL, US | Donation To Enhance The Programs And Activities Designed To Protect Park Resources And Provide Visitor Services For Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. | 2022 |
| Various Under 250 | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Various Activities | 2022 |
| Willie B Foundation | $1,000 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Refurbish And Give Cars Away To Help People In Need. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Support Wounded Veterans | 2022 |
| Als Association | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Als. | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Rearch To Improve Treatment, Care, And Prevention Of Alzheimers. | 2021 |
| Anchor Center For Blind Children | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Teach Visually Impaired Infants, Young Children And Their Families, Providing Hope And A Nurturing Environment Where Children Reach Their Highest Potential. | 2021 |
| Angel Tree | $250 | Merrifield, VA, US | To Help Deliver Christmas Gifts And The Gospel To Children Of Prisoners. | 2021 |
| Canine Companions | $500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Canine Companions Is Leading The Service Dog Industry So Our Clients And Their Dogs Can Live With Greater Independence | 2021 |
| Brents Place | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Donation To Fund A Long-term Home Away From Home For Families And Children With Cancer And Other Life-threatening Illnesses While They Receive Treatment At Local Hospitals. | 2021 |
| Cat Care Society | $250 | Lakewood, CO, US | We Are A Nonprofit Organization That Was Established In Order To Improve The Quality Of Life For Homeless, Injured, And Abused Cats In The Denver Metropolitan Area. | 2021 |
| Compassion International | $581 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Rescue Children From Poverty. | 2021 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Restore The Lives Of People Experiencing Homelessness And Addiction Through Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs, And Community Outreach. | 2021 |
| Easterseals Colorado | $300 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation Ensuring That The Needs Of Children And Adults With Disabilities, Veterans And Older Adults Are Met With Services And Supports To Help Them Live, Learn, Work And Play In Their Communities. | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Meals For The Impoverished. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $300 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation To Support Shelter For The Homeless And People In Need. | 2021 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Soceity | $250 | Denver, CO, US | To Fund Research To Help People With Ms. | 2021 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $1,050 | Chicago, IL, US | Families Are At The Heart Of Mda's Mission. We Wake Up Every Morning To Create More Hope And Answers For Families Living With Muscular Dystrophy And Related Diseases That Take Away Physical Strength And Mobility. We Do This By Finding Research Breakthroughs Across Diseases, Caring For Kids And Adults From Day One And Empowering Families With Services And Support In Hometowns Across America. | 2021 |
| Nscd | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Human Spirit Through Therapeutic Sports And Recreation. | 2021 |
| Parker Task Force | $500 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Provide Food Assistance And Limited Financial Suppoert To Those In Need Throughout The Community. | 2021 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $250 | Miami, FL, US | The Parkinson's Foundation Makes Life Better For People With Parkinson's Disease By Improving Care And Advancing Research Toward A Cure. In Everything We Do, We Build On The Energy, Experience And Passion Of Our Global Parkinson's Community. | 2021 |
| Prison Fellowhip | $250 | Merrifield, VA, US | Works To Restore America's Criminal Justice System And Those It Affects. | 2021 |
| Red Cross | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Teach Lifesaving Skills To Tens Of Thousands Of Individuals | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Bring Meals To The Hungry And Provide Shelter. | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $1,000 | Centennial, CO, US | By Participating In Sports, People With Intellectual Disabilities Live Active And Healthy Lives. | 2021 |
| Step Denver | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Step Denver Is A Men's Residential Recovery Community That Helps Low-income Men Overcome The Consequences Of Addiction And Rebuild Their Lives Through Sobriety, Work, And Accountability. | 2021 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | $500 | Tusjgee, AL, US | Donation To Enhance The Programs And Activities Designed To Protect Park Resources And Provide Visitor Services For Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. | 2021 |
| Various Under 250 | $5,150 | Denver, CO, US | Various Activities | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $250 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Support Wounded Veterans | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Cancer. | 2021 |
| Als Association | $200 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help The Fight Against Als. | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $450 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Rearch To Improve Treatment, Care, And Prevention Of Alzheimers. | 2020 |
| Children Hosp Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Established In 1978, The Foundation Is Dedicated Solely To Advancing The Mission Of Children's Hospital Colorado. | 2020 |
| Autism Speaks | $100 | St Louis, MO, US | Utism Speaks Is Dedicated To Promoting Solutions, Across The Spectrum And Throughout The Life Span, For The Needs Of Individuals With Autism And Their Families. | 2020 |
| Anchor Center For Blind Children | $550 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Teach Visually Impaired Infants, Young Children And Their Families, Providing Hope And A Nurturing Environment Where Children Reach Their Highest Potential. | 2020 |
| Angel Tree | $900 | Merrifield, VA, US | To Help Deliver Christmas Gifts And The Gospel To Children Of Prisoners. | 2020 |
| Brents Place | $1,500 | Aurora, CO, US | Donation To Fund A Long-term Home Away From Home For Families And Children With Cancer And Other Life-threatening Illnesses While They Receive Treatment At Local Hospitals. | 2020 |
| Cat Care Society | $200 | Lakewood, CO, US | We Are A Nonprofit Organization That Was Established In Order To Improve The Quality Of Life For Homeless, Injured, And Abused Cats In The Denver Metropolitan Area. | 2020 |
| Compassion International | $70 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Rescue Children From Poverty. | 2020 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $800 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Help Restore The Lives Of People Experiencing Homelessness And Addiction Through Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, Transitional Programs, And Community Outreach. | 2020 |
| Easterseals Colorado | $250 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation Ensuring That The Needs Of Children And Adults With Disabilities, Veterans And Older Adults Are Met With Services And Supports To Help Them Live, Learn, Work And Play In Their Communities. | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $750 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Support Meals For The Impoverished. | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation To Support Shelter For The Homeless And People In Need. | 2020 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Soceity | $500 | Denver, CO, US | To Fund Research To Help People With Ms. | 2020 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | Families Are At The Heart Of Mda's Mission. We Wake Up Every Morning To Create More Hope And Answers For Families Living With Muscular Dystrophy And Related Diseases That Take Away Physical Strength And Mobility. We Do This By Finding Research Breakthroughs Across Diseases, Caring For Kids And Adults From Day One And Empowering Families With Services And Support In Hometowns Across America. | 2020 |
| Nscd | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Enable Human Spirit Through Therapeutic Sports And Recreation. | 2020 |
| Parker Task Force | $1,250 | Parker, CO, US | Donation To Provide Food Assistance And Limited Financial Suppoert To Those In Need Throughout The Community. | 2020 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $300 | Miami, FL, US | The Parkinson's Foundation Makes Life Better For People With Parkinson's Disease By Improving Care And Advancing Research Toward A Cure. In Everything We Do, We Build On The Energy, Experience And Passion Of Our Global Parkinson's Community. | 2020 |
| Prison Fellowhip | $220 | Merrifield, VA, US | Works To Restore America's Criminal Justice System And Those It Affects. | 2020 |
| Red Cross | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Teach Lifesaving Skills To Tens Of Thousands Of Individuals | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $900 | Denver, CO, US | Donation To Bring Meals To The Hungry And Provide Shelter. | 2020 |
| Special Olympics | $200 | Centennial, CO, US | By Participating In Sports, People With Intellectual Disabilities Live Active And Healthy Lives. | 2020 |
| Step Denver | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Step Denver Is A Men's Residential Recovery Community That Helps Low-income Men Overcome The Consequences Of Addiction And Rebuild Their Lives Through Sobriety, Work, And Accountability. | 2020 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | $100 | Tusjgee, AL, US | Donation To Enhance The Programs And Activities Designed To Protect Park Resources And Provide Visitor Services For Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. | 2020 |
| Various Under 250 | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Various Activities | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation To Support Wounded Veterans | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Desiderata Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-1569784 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 7243 PRAIRIE STAR CT Parker, CO 80134-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| President | Janine Sather |
|---|---|
| Director | Charles D Sather |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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