Desouza Family Charitable Foundation
The Desouza Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations; the foundation states that it does not directly conduct charitable activities or maintain significant involvement in grant programs.
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Desouza Family Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,150
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,113
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,247,771
- +27.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Desouza Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 N Presidential Blvd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (610) 668-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Desouza Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple University Owl Club ($25K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 8% to Massachusetts, 6% to Colorado, and 2% each to New York and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Desouza Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $338; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $43K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University Owl Club Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New England Magic Collectors Association North Easton, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Enchantment Theater Company Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Society of American Magicians Endowment Fund Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Business Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends Central School Wynnewood, PA | Charitable | $750 |
| Planned Parenthood Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $750 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Houdini Museum New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,247,771 | $531,900 | $50,818 | $40,150 | 19 | $40,150 | $71,546 | $96,875 |
| 2024 | $1,766,689 | $517,680 | $40,228 | $31,800 | 17 | $31,800 | $60,433 | $76,614 |
| 2023 | $1,280,487 | $478,504 | $49,259 | $43,000 | 21 | $43,000 | $27,231 | $42,587 |
| 2022 | $849,992 | $428,424 | $28,790 | $24,040 | 18 | $24,040 | $5,369 | $19,143 |
| 2021 | $450,358 | $452,593 | $2,235 | $2,235 | 19 | $2,235 | $2,184 | $903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Desouza Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Temple University Owl Club, New England Magic Collectors Association, Enchantment Theater Company, Society of American Magicians Endowment Fund, and University of Pittsburgh School of Business. Other recipients included health, education, cultural, and community organizations.
Among the grantees whose missions are described in their own words, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey says it cares for people in need and works to enhance Jewish life and ensure the continuity of a vibrant Jewish community. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it. The Anti-Defamation League describes itself as an anti-hate organization working to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. Main Line Animal Rescue says it rescues and places abused, unwanted, and abandoned companion animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $40,150. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $500.
The largest reported grants included $25,000 to Temple University Owl Club; $3,000 to New England Magic Collectors Association; $2,500 each to Enchantment Theater Company and Society of American Magicians Endowment Fund; and $1,000 to University of Pittsburgh School of Business. Other listed grants included $750 each to Friends Central School and Planned Parenthood, and $500 each to Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, The Houdini Museum, American Diabetes Association, and Alzheimer’s Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marc P. DeSouza as president and Willa DeSouza as secretary.
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation is led by Marc P. Desouza, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc P. Desouza
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willa Desouza
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Desouza Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Desouza Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 17 grants.
What is Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,113, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Desouza Family Charitable Foundation that year got $338 on average.
Where does Desouza Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (8%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Desouza Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (19 grants).
Who are Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple University Owl Club ($25,000), New England Magic Collectors Association ($3,000) and Enchantment Theater Company ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Desouza Family Charitable Foundation?
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Desouza Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Temple University Owl Club, New England Magic Collectors Association, Enchantment Theater Company, Society of American Magicians Endowment Fund, and University of Pittsburgh School of Business. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Desouza Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Desouza Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4369730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Desouza Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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