The Des Charitable Foundation
The Des Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $453K. Net investment income was $196K.
The Des Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Des Charitable Foundation gave $453K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $113K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $453,361
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $113,340
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $126,761
- Total assets
- $2,055,756
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% 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 The Des Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fractured Atlas Inc ($160K). Together the top 4 received $453K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 16 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Des Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $167K (2021) to $453K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $453K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | Furtherance of the mission of fractured atlas which is to make the journey from inspiration to living practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. | $159,840 |
| Climate Xchange Education and Research Inc Boston, MA | Furtherance of the mission of climate xchange which is to achieve a rapid and equitable transition towards a zero-emissions economy by advancing state climate policy. | $142,000 |
| The Commons Berryville, VA | To use data and technology to accelerate water quality improvement and environmental policy in the chesapeake bay watershed. | $111,521 |
| Connecticut River Conservancy Greenfield, MA | To bring people together to prevent pollution, improve habitat, and promote enjoyment of Connecticut rivers. | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,055,756 | $208,226 | $482,224 | $453,361 | 4 | $453,361 | $196,390 |
| 2024 | $2,329,754 | $239,511 | $462,896 | $428,023 | 4 | $428,023 | $224,352 |
| 2023 | $2,553,139 | $111,239 | $395,899 | $360,000 | 1 | $360,000 | $83,556 |
| 2022 | $2,837,799 | $110,340 | $219,825 | $179,560 | 4 | $179,560 | $82,731 |
| 2021 | $2,947,284 | $222,796 | $207,512 | $167,000 | 3 | $167,000 | $192,783 |
| 2020 | $2,932,000 | $108,178 | $321,552 | $291,250 | 2 | — | $83,359 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Des Charitable Foundation is led by David E. Sundell, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Sundell
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 The Des Charitable Foundation
How much does The Des Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Des Charitable Foundation gave $453K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $428K across 4 grants.
What is The Des Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Des Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $126,761, and its average grant was $113,340, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Des Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Des Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Virginia (25%).
Does The Des Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Des Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Des Charitable Foundation?
The Des Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $208K.
What is The Des Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Des Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5634430. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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