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Desert Flower Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 474314183  ·  Private foundation

Desert Flower Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $6.8M in assets. This page documents the 38 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Desert Flower Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.8M
Total assets
38
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Desert Flower Foundation funds

Desert Flower Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.

EducationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities, older adults.

childrenlow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Desert Flower Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached List
EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$1.0M2020
The Shefa School
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$650K2024
University of Pennsylvania
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA$650K2022
University of Pennsylvania
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA$625K2024
University of Pennsylvania
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA$525K2023
Target Als Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR ALS
New York, NY$500K2022
Fidelity Charitable Giving
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Cincinnati, OH$406K2018
The Shefa School
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$300K2023
The Shefa School
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$288K2022
New York Presbyterian Fund Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT
New York, NY$200K2022
University of Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA$200K2018
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$200K2024
New York Presbyterian Fund Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT
New York, NY$200K2023
University of Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA$200K2017
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$150K2023

Desert Flower Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$368K
2018$606K
2020$1.0M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Desert Flower Foundation

Desert Flower Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Desert Flower Foundation

Does Desert Flower Foundation accept grant applications?
Desert Flower Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Desert Flower Foundation fund?
Desert Flower Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include See Attached List, The Shefa School, University of Pennsylvania. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Desert Flower Foundation give in grants?
Desert Flower Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 38 grants.
Where is Desert Flower Foundation located?
Desert Flower Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474314183.
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About this profile. This page is built from Desert Flower Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Desert Flower Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.