Desire Street Ministries
AI Summary
Desire Street Ministries is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in underserved communities, having paid out a total of $400K in grants to 19 grantees in 2023. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To love our neighbor by revitalizing under-resourced neighborhoods through spiritual and community development.
Cause Areas
2
Protestantism
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SUMMERHILL COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC
Atlanta, GA
$279.7K
20%
PARADISE ATLANTA WESTSIDE ENRICHMENT CENTER INC
Atlanta, GA
$225K
16%
ABUNDANCE OF DESIRE
New Orleans, LA
$127.5K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$21K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Desire Street Ministries?
No. Desire Street Ministries does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Desire Street Ministries give?
Desire Street Ministries primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. 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 Desire Street Ministries’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Desire Street Ministries fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Desire Street Ministries make each year?
In 2023, Desire Street Ministries awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $400 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Desire Street Ministries fund recently?
In 2025, Desire Street Ministries awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SUMMERHILL COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC, PARADISE ATLANTA WESTSIDE ENRICHMENT CENTER INC, and ABUNDANCE OF DESIRE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Desire Street Ministries?
Desire Street Ministries does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.