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DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PALM DESERT, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-4725924
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PALM DESERT, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-4725924
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Desert Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, Colorado, and Massachusetts. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE CHARITABLE GIVING IN OUR DESERT COMMUNITIES
Total Funding Given

$672.2K

2024
Grantees funded
120
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

33

Median 1st year grant
$11.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jeff Gonzalez
Board Member
M
Manuel Arredondo
Board Member
S
Sandra M Comrie
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Massachusetts. 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 DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $672 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE DES, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, and CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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