David & Yolanda Desper Foundation
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Clemente, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K.
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Yolanda Desper Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $526), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,630
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $526
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $22,981
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David & Yolanda Desper Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mission K9 ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How David & Yolanda Desper Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $13K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission K9 Needville, TX | General Ops | $1,100 |
| Fountain Valley High Sch Football B Fountain Valley, CA | General Ops | $830 |
| Service Dogs for Vets San Diego, CA | General Operations | $500 |
| Friends Can Make It Happen Freeland, PA | General Ops | $108 |
| Wood Mountain Temecula, CA | General Ops | $92 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,981 | $6,305 | $2,630 | 5 | $6,305 | $5,545 |
| 2023 | $29,285 | $2,460 | $2,460 | 5 | $2,460 | $5,780 |
| 2022 | $31,745 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $6,747 |
| 2021 | $41,745 | $14,204 | $13,100 | 4 | — | $5,094 |
| 2020 | $56,141 | $12,599 | $11,100 | 4 | — | $5,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Yolanda Desper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation is led by David Desper, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Desper
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Desper
Secretary, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Yolanda Desper Foundation
How much does David & Yolanda Desper Foundation give each year?
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 5 grants.
What is David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $526, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David & Yolanda Desper Foundation give grants?
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (42%).
Does David & Yolanda Desper Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mission K9 ($1,100), Fountain Valley High Sch Football B ($830) and Service Dogs for Vets ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David & Yolanda Desper Foundation?
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's EIN?
David & Yolanda Desper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0356216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work David & Yolanda Desper Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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