AI Summary
The Neil and Carolyn DeSena Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $8.2K in grants paid in the 2025 filing year to a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
See Schedule O
Chicago, IL
$52.8K
19%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC give?
THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $8,150. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include See Schedule O. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC?
THE NEIL AND CAROLYN DESENA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.