The Geaton and Joann Decesaris
The Geaton and Joann Decesaris Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 and based in Davidsonville, Maryland. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking, with a primary focus on health organizations, hospitals, and faith-based institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$850K
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
59
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+10.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on:
- Health organizations and hospitals — primary funding focus
- Roman Catholic agencies and churches — secondary funding area
- Cancer research and support — demonstrated through significant grants to cancer-focused organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Boston, Massachusetts area
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13.9 million
- Total Revenue: $1.41 million
- Total Expenses: $981,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13.5 million
- Total Revenue: $10,561
- Total Expenses: $843,025
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,939,753 | $13,513,721 | $14,346,188 |
| Revenue | $1,407,380 | $10,561 | $712,922 |
| Expenses | $981,352 | $843,025 | $980,144 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $849,550 | $729,839 | $844,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,279,694 | $255,535 | $593,375 |
| Distributable Amount | $812,851 | $749,189 | $771,611 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and Trustees:
- Geaton A. Decesaris, Jr. — Chairperson
- Josephine A. Decesaris — President
- Kristen Decesaris — Vice President
- Angela Duffy — Vice President
- Elizabeth Decesaris — Secretary
- Jo Ann Decesaris — Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPHINE A DECESARIS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANGELA DUFFY | VP - ACCOUNTING | — | — |
| ELIZABETH DECESARIS | SECRETARY | — | — |
| KRISTIN MESSINEO | VP - COMPLIANCE | — | — |
| JOANN DECESARIS | TREASURER | — | — |
| MARIA DECESARIS | ADMINISTRATOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active engagement in cancer research and patient support initiatives. In recent years, the foundation has provided matching gift support for fundraising campaigns, including a pledge to Wellness House of Annapolis. The foundation's commitment to cancer causes is reflected in its substantial grants to organizations like GO2 For Lung Cancer and its historical support for cancer research initiatives.
Geaton & JoAnn DeCesaris Family Foundation Pledges Generous Matching GiftThe foundation's origins are connected to personal experiences with cancer within the founding family, which has shaped its philanthropic priorities toward health and cancer-related causes.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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