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The Desai Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $5,000 awarded to three grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INDIANS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION
Sunnyvale, CA
$20K
30%
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
$20K
30%

The Global FoodBanking Network
Chicago, IL
$5K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Wisconsin, and Illinois. 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 DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include INDIANS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION, Marquette University, and The Global FoodBanking Network. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DESAI FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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