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The CAA Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by Stephanie DeSantis, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing $708.4K in funding to 108 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the CAA Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LOS ANGELES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
$448.6K
11%
One Voice
Santa Monica, CA
$405.2K
10%

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$324.1K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS?
No. CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS give?
CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS make each year?
In 2024, CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $708 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS fund recently?
In 2024, CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LOS ANGELES INC, One Voice, and LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS?
CAA FOUNDATION C/O STEPHANIE DESANTIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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