Desiderata Charitable Foundation
Desiderata Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Parker, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing needs including emergency services, food assistance, health, recovery, disability services, and community support.
Desiderata Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Desiderata Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $698.438), mostly in Colorado. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,350
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $698
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $304,422
- -4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Desiderata Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7243 Prairie Star Ct, Parker, CO 80134
Phone: (303) 273-0333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Desiderata Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Red Cross ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. Other reported recipient-state shares were Illinois (4%), Virginia (4%), New York (4%), and Iowa (3%). The listed grants include recipients in Denver, Parker, Fort Collins, and Lakewood, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Desiderata Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $570; repeat grants $757. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $29K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cross Denver, CO | Teach lifesaving skills to tens of thousands of individuals | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Denver, CO | Donation to provide temporary housing for families with sick children seeking medical care out the area. | $2,500 |
| Project Our Town Denver, CO | Donation to provide volunteer opportunities that support efforts of non-profit partners in the community. | $2,000 |
| Elic Fort Collins, CO | Donation to teach english in asia,the middle east, and north africa. | $1,500 |
| Parker Task Force Parker, CO | Donation to provide individuals and families within the community with food and finanial assistance. | $1,500 |
| Project Angel Heart Denver, CO | Donation to provided life-saving, medically tailored meals for people facing a life threatening diagnosis. | $1,500 |
| Volunteers of America Denver, CO | Donation to provide food, work, shelter, and counseling to the homeless, poor, and prisoners. | $1,500 |
| Easterseals of Colorado Lakewood, CO | Donation to help people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to fully participate in the community. | $1,000 |
| Easterseals Chicago, IL | Donation to provide essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. | $1,000 |
| Step Denver Denver, CO | Donation to Help Men Complete Addiction Recovery. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,422 | $11,499 | $26,772 | $22,350 | 32 | $22,350 | $4,542 | $16,272 |
| 2023 | $319,695 | $26,658 | $28,331 | $22,885 | 28 | $22,885 | $1,947 | $15,171 |
| 2022 | $321,368 | $21,297 | $31,825 | $29,466 | 30 | $29,466 | $7,938 | $15,445 |
| 2021 | $331,896 | $16,531 | $22,974 | $18,331 | 26 | $18,331 | $3,191 | $17,038 |
| 2020 | $338,339 | $21,254 | $22,754 | $15,590 | 26 | — | — | $16,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Desiderata Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants include support for organizations working in Colorado and elsewhere. For example, Ronald McDonald House describes its mission as providing essential services that remove barriers for families and promote healing when children need healthcare. Project Angel Heart says it prepares and delivers medically tailored meals for people with life-threatening illnesses. Step Denver describes itself as a residential recovery community for men rebuilding their lives through sobriety, work, accountability, and community.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address housing, meals and support for homebound people, autism information and services, and support and advocacy related to severe and persistent mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $22,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median grant of $300. Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janine Sather as president and Charles D. Sather as director.
Desiderata Charitable Foundation is led by Janine Sather, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janine Sather
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles D. Sather
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Desiderata Charitable Foundation
How much does Desiderata Charitable Foundation give each year?
Desiderata Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 28 grants.
What is Desiderata Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Desiderata Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $698, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Desiderata Charitable Foundation that year got $570 on average.
Where does Desiderata Charitable Foundation give grants?
Desiderata Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (13 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Boone, IA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Desiderata Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Desiderata Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Desiderata Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Desiderata Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Red Cross ($2,500), Ronald McDonald House ($2,500) and Project Our Town ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Desiderata Charitable Foundation?
Desiderata Charitable Foundation reported $304K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Desiderata Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants include support for organizations working in Colorado and elsewhere. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Desiderata Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Desiderata Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Desiderata Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1569784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Desiderata Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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