El Deseo Foundation
El Deseo Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $831K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $91K.
El Deseo Foundation at a glance
In short: El Deseo Foundation gave $36K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,000
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,143
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $831,155
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who El Deseo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nature Conservancy of New Mexico ($20K). Together the top 7 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How El Deseo Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $66K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Breckenridge Arts District Breckenridge, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | General Fund | $5,000 |
| South Bend Table Tennis Southbend, IN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Kitchen Angels Santa Fe, NM | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Santa Fe Botanical Garden Santa Fe, NM | General Fund | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $831,155 | $94,751 | $39,768 | $36,000 | 7 | $36,000 | $90,983 | $38,315 |
| 2024 | $776,172 | $15,216 | $41,227 | $38,000 | 6 | $38,000 | $28,009 | $39,832 |
| 2023 | $802,183 | $26,964 | $46,130 | $44,000 | 8 | $44,000 | $34,202 | $40,959 |
| 2022 | $821,349 | $31,465 | $68,893 | $66,000 | 10 | $66,000 | $33,227 | $41,592 |
| 2021 | $858,922 | $9,824 | $82,334 | $26,000 | 8 | — | $25,943 | $43,764 |
| 2020 | $952,955 | $4,357 | $95,285 | $33,700 | 11 | — | $37,457 | $48,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, El Deseo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
El Deseo Foundation is led by Jon Redman, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon Redman
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Margaret Evans
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Colleen Redman
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $0 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $28K, to Jon Redman (President/Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about El Deseo Foundation
How much does El Deseo Foundation give each year?
El Deseo Foundation gave $36K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 6 grants.
What is El Deseo Foundation's typical grant size?
El Deseo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does El Deseo Foundation give grants?
El Deseo Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (4 grants).
Does El Deseo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of El Deseo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are El Deseo Foundation's largest grantees?
El Deseo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nature Conservancy of New Mexico ($20,000), Breckenridge Arts District ($5,000) and The Food Depot ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is El Deseo Foundation?
El Deseo Foundation reported $831K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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 is El Deseo Foundation's EIN?
El Deseo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3017775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
Live grants for the work El Deseo 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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