Community foundation · EIN 95-4725924
Desert Community Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
Desert Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Palm Desert, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.86M in grants paid across 252 grants, with $59.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Volleyball Newport Beach Inc, Galilee Center and Hoag Charity Sports.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Desert Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To encourage and facilitate charitable giving in our desert communities
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball Newport Beach Inc | Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Galilee Center | Mecca, CA | General Support | $114,109 |
| Hoag Charity Sports | Irvine, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Newport Beach Independent | Laguna Beach, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | General Support | $57,178 |
| Animal Samaritans | Thousand Palms, CA | General Support | $54,853 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | General Support | $52,635 |
| Martha's Village and Kitchen | Indio, CA | General Support | $34,044 |
| Csusb Philanthropic Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Coachella | Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $29,211 |
| Hidden Harvest | Coachella, CA | General Support | $26,433 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $26,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Tampa, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mnrjm Inc | Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $21,000 |
| San Gabriel Mission Playhouse | San Gabriel, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mizell Center | Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $18,855 |
| Desertarc | Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $16,350 |
| Cbd College | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| College of the Desert Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $10,390 |
| Coachella Valley Repertory | Cathedral City, CA | General Support | $10,024 |
| We Can Fish Incorporated | Indio, CA | General Support | $7,607 |
| Coachella Valley Journalism | Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $6,665 |
| Greater Palm Springs Animal | Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $6,230 |
| Jewish Family Service | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,086 |
The 25 largest of 252 grants listed on the return. 225 grants to individuals ($2.76M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Desert Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Desert Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Desert Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,856,241 in grants paid (252 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Desert Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Volleyball Newport Beach Inc (CA), $150K, Galilee Center (CA), $114K, Hoag Charity Sports (CA), $100K, Newport Beach Independent (CA), $75K and Voices for Children (CA), $57.2K.