The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc
The Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. It supports nonprofit organizations, primarily those serving Broward and Palm Beach counties, with an emphasis on civic innovation, faith-based giving, health and wellness, and leadership and entrepreneurship.
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,274,771
- +84.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +143.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,968
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,771
- Total assets
- $385,784,167
- +353.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Applications are by invitation only; an invitation does not guarantee approval. The process includes an invitation, possible field review, board decision, and reporting. The Foundation may request a site visit and a meeting with the applicant. It says proposals are assessed individually and identifies independent evidence of community need, innovative and cost-effective approaches, cooperative efforts, appropriate community impact, and relevant expertise as characteristics that enhance a proposal’s merits.
- Review Cycle
- October 31, February 28, and June 30.
- Deadline
- October 31, February 28, and June 30.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 Se 5Th Avenue 2Nd Floor, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (561) 278-1169
Website: https://www.carldesantis.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA of South Florida ($405K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 69 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves qualified nonprofits providing services to residents of Broward and Palm Beach counties, Florida, and says it does not currently consider funding for organizations outside that area. Its FAQ notes that contributions may also be made to a limited number of national organizations whose missions reflect the Foundation’s mission and values. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc gives
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1537% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 62% 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 (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 $5K (2021) to $3.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $405,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $367,000 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $350,000 |
| Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $340,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $300,000 |
| Broward Partnership Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Habcenter Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $120,000 |
| Broward College Foundation Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Northend Rise Inc Riviera Beach, FL | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
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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 | $385,784,167 | $305,128,072 | $4,378,765 | $3,274,771 | 39 | $3,911,520 | $4,770,415 | $6,331,783 |
| 2024 | $85,034,911 | $3,496,253 | $2,248,848 | $1,780,000 | 16 | $1,895,822 | $79,912,940 | $3,243,210 |
| 2023 | $90,101,280 | $1,679,628 | $3,940,550 | $3,800,000 | 11 | $3,802,738 | $6,545,690 | $4,411,234 |
| 2022 | $86,048,527 | $84,838,038 | $220,808 | $200,000 | 2 | $214,561 | $2,251,609 | $1,337,264 |
| 2021 | $1,437,585 | $1,443,835 | $12,688 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.3M 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 stated mission is to support and grow leaders who have the potential to make the community and the world a better place. Its primary areas of support are civic innovation, faith-based organizations, health and wellness, and leadership and entrepreneurial programs. Examples of civic innovation interests include community improvement, after-school tutoring, affordable housing, college preparation, job creation, and economic development. Its website describes faith-based giving as support for programs designed to alleviate human suffering.
The Foundation supports qualifying nonprofits. Examples among its grantees illustrate the range of work represented: the YWCA of South Florida describes its mission as empowering women and serving women, teens, children, and families; the George Snow Scholarship Fund says it helps South Florida students graduate from college with financial aid and support services; and Broward Partnership says it works to reduce homelessness through advocacy, housing, and comprehensive services. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not separate descriptions of the Foundation’s own programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 39 grants totaling $3,274,771. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $405,000, with a median grant of $39,771. Among its largest reported grants were $405,000 to YWCA of South Florida, $367,000 to Achievement Centers for Children, $350,000 to 4KIDS of South Florida, $340,000 to Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County, and $300,000 to George Snow Scholarship Fund. The reported purposes for these grants were unrestricted support of the organizations’ exempt purposes.
The Foundation makes grants only to organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and described in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). It prefers organizations with three full years of operation after receiving their IRS tax-exempt determination letter. Its stated exclusions include individuals, private foundations, supporting organizations under Section 509(a)(3), member-benefit projects for certain groups, accumulated debt, and legislative, lobbying, or political purposes. Proposals for endowments, trips or tours, scholarships, conference attendance, and certain publications and media productions are discouraged. The website also says it ordinarily denies requests from faith-based organizations for routine operating expenses, pre-existing debt, or church planting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Damon DeSantis, Dean DeSantis, and Deborah DeSantis as directors, and William H. Milmoe as president and director.
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc is led by William H. Milmoe, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William H. Milmoe
President & Director
As Required → Director, 2022
Director → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Desantis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Desantis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damon Desantis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeffery Perlman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Carl A. Desantis (2021–2023) — Director
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 The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc
How much does The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc give each year?
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 16 grants.
What is The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $39,771, and its average grant was $83,968, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc give grants?
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delray Beach, FL (15 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (5 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA of South Florida ($405,000), Achievement Centers for Children ($367,000) and 4KIDS of South Florida Inc ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc?
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc reported $385.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.3M (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 The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support and grow leaders who have the potential to make the community and the world a better place. Its primary areas of support are civic innovation, faith-based organizations, health and wellness, and leadership and entrepreneurial programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4381562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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