The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $275K. Net investment income was $45K.
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation gave $275K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $138K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- +816.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $137,500
- +358.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $137,500
- Total assets
- $2,597,397
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio State University Foundation ($250K). Together the top 2 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 337% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Conference Board Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,597,397 | $45,131 | $289,469 | $275,000 | 2 | $288,663 | $45,131 | $85,664 |
| 2023 | $2,841,735 | $526,526 | $51,982 | $30,000 | 1 | $45,982 | $433,325 | $134,895 |
| 2022 | $2,367,191 | $1,946,553 | $9,401 | — | — | $8,814 | $3 | $37,111 |
| 2021 | $430,039 | $440,548 | $10,509 | — | — | $10,509 | $42,225 | $7,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation is led by Matthew J Desch, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew J Desch
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann M Murphy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Matt & Ann Desch Foundation
How much does The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation give each year?
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation gave $275K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation?
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation operate?
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, New York, Ohio.
What is The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation's EIN?
The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1426569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Matt & Ann Desch Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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