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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-1569784

Desiderata Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Parker, CO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $22,350 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $22,350

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $304,422

  • Tax year 2023

    $22,885

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $319,695

  • Tax year 2022

    $29,466

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $321,368

  • Tax year 2021

    $18,331

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $331,896

  • Tax year 2020

    $15,590

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $338,339

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Red CrossDenver, CO

    Teach lifesaving skills to tens of thousands of individuals

    $2,500
  2. Ronald McDonald HouseDenver, CO

    Donation to provide temporary housing for families with sick children seeking medical care out the area.

    $2,500
  3. Project Our TownDenver, CO

    Donation to provide volunteer opportunities that support efforts of non-profit partners in the community.

    $2,000
  4. ElicFort Collins, CO

    Donation to teach english in asia,the middle east, and north africa.

    $1,500
  5. Parker Task ForceParker, CO

    Donation to provide individuals and families within the community with food and finanial assistance.

    $1,500
  6. Project Angel HeartDenver, CO

    Donation to provided life-saving, medically tailored meals for people facing a life threatening diagnosis.

    $1,500
  7. Volunteers of AmericaDenver, CO

    Donation to provide food, work, shelter, and counseling to the homeless, poor, and prisoners.

    $1,500
  8. Easterseals of ColoradoLakewood, CO

    Donation to help people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to fully participate in the community.

    $1,000
  9. EastersealsChicago, IL

    Donation to provide essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families.

    $1,000
  10. Step DenverDenver, CO

    Donation to help men complete addiction recovery.

    $1,000
  11. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Donation to help fund care, support, and research for alzheimer's.

    $500
  12. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    Donation to help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.

    $500
  13. Autism SpeaksWashington, DC

    Autism speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan.

    $400
  14. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Donation to advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care for those with type 1 diabetes.

    $300
  15. Meals on WheelsArlington, VA

    Donation to provide food and companionship to seniors.

    $300
  16. National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VA

    Donation to raise awareness and provide support and education to those with mental illness.

    $300
  17. Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NY

    The parkinson's foundation makes life better for people with parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global parkinson's community.

    $300
  18. Reading Is FundamentalWashington, DC

    Doantion to disrupt the literacy chrisis in the us.

    $300
  19. Tuskegee Airmen MuseumTuskegee, AL

    Donation to preserve the legacy of wwii aviators and inspire future pilots.

    $300
  20. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Donation to support veterans who have been injured during their service.

    $300
  21. ALS AssociationDenver, CO

    Donation to help the fight against ALS.

    $250
  22. American Cancer SocietyDenver, CO

    Donation to help the fight against cancer.

    $250
  23. Boys and Girls ClubDenver, CO

    Donation to enable young people to reach their full potential as citizens.

    $250
  24. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    Donation to provide safe housing and care to youth experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking.

    $250
  25. Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CO

    Donation to support meals for the impoverished.

    $250
  26. Freedom Service DogsEnglewood, CO

    Donation to train service dogs with individuals with disabilities.

    $250
  27. Lupus Research AllianceNew York, NY

    To free the world of lupus.

    $250
  28. Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FL

    Donation to research macular dengeneration.

    $250
  29. March of DimesArlington, VA

    Donation to end preventable maternal health risks and deaths and preterm birth and infant death.

    $250
  30. NSCDDenver, CO

    Donation to enable human spirit through therapeutic sports and recreation.

    $250
  31. Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VA

    Donation to serve and advocate for people affected by crime and incarceration.

    $250
  32. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Donation to advance scientific research and advocate for patients with pancreatic cancer.

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health7 grants $5,05055% of the total
  2. Community development1 grant $1,50016% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $1,30014% of the total
  4. Medical research3 grants $8009% of the total
  5. Education1 grant $3003% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $2503% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado17 grants $17,500
  2. Illinois1 grant $1,000
  3. Virginia3 grants $850
  4. New York3 grants $800
  5. Iowa2 grants $650
  6. Florida2 grants $600
  7. Alabama1 grant $300
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $300
  9. Massachusetts1 grant $250
  10. California1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Janine SatherPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charles D SatherDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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