PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation
The PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Town and Country, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $131,750, with most grant dollars going to Wisconsin recipients and the largest award supporting the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation at a glance
In short: PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation gave $132K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,750
- +328.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,135
- +196.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $556,441
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (76% 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 PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family 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: 938 Arlington Oaks Terrace, Town Country, MO 63017
Phone: (231) 622-8234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as Wisconsin 76%, Missouri 13%, Michigan 7%, Massachusetts 2%, and Illinois 1%. The listed grants also include a $500 award to Wounded Warrior Project in Jacksonville, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 191% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 433% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $30K (2023) to $132K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Education | $100,000 |
| John Burroughs School St. Louis, MO | Education | $10,500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $4,500 |
| Rossman School St. Louis, MO | Education | $3,500 |
| Bay Harbor Foundation Bay Harbor, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Support United Way of Greater St. Louis | $2,500 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | Education | $2,500 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts Bay Harbor, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis, MO | General Support | $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 | $556,441 | $147,553 | $136,344 | $131,750 | 13 | $131,750 | $143,621 | $30,410 |
| 2024 | $544,158 | $54,748 | $39,825 | $30,750 | 9 | $32,142 | $47,143 | $33,327 |
| 2023 | $534,600 | $12,636 | $39,555 | $29,850 | 9 | $31,125 | $5,636 | $30,666 |
| 2022 | $561,633 | $64,747 | $53,773 | $45,250 | 14 | $46,411 | $57,519 | $34,695 |
| 2021 | $551,917 | $16,204 | $75,375 | $67,250 | 15 | — | $9,522 | $35,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for education and general support. The supported organizations describe a range of work: the University of Wisconsin Foundation says it advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging engagement and financial support; John Burroughs School describes a mission centered on active learning, service, and students’ academic, physical, and creative fulfillment; and the Rossman School says it provides a well-balanced education in a nurturing school community.
Other grantees’ stated missions include Northern Michigan arts and educational programming at Great Lakes Center for the Arts, and support for nonprofit cultural, social-service, and arts organizations in Northern Michigan through Bay Harbor Foundation. United Way of Greater St. Louis describes work to build strong and equitable communities across areas including essential needs, youth success, health, jobs, and community stability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $131,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards were $100,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for education, $10,500 to John Burroughs School for education, $4,500 to the University of Michigan for education, and $3,500 to Rossman School for education. Other listed recipients included Bay Harbor Foundation and Great Lakes Center for the Arts, each receiving $2,500 for general support, and United Way of Greater St. Louis, which received $2,500 to support its work.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Desai
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
PJ Desai
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation
How much does PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation give each year?
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation gave $132K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 9 grants.
What is PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's typical grant size?
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,135, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation give grants?
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants) and Bay Harbor, MI (2 grants).
Does PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's largest grantees?
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($100,000), John Burroughs School ($10,500) and University of Michigan ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation?
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation reported $556K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for education and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family 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 PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's EIN?
PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6449852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does PJ and Mary Ann Desai Family 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 2021–2025
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