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The Geaton and Joann Decesaris

Davidsonville, Maryland  ·  EIN 522303477  ·  Private foundation

The Geaton and Joann Decesaris is a private foundation based in Davidsonville, Maryland. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $730K in grants paid and $13.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 327 individual grants from this funder — $4.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$730K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.5M
Total assets
327
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Geaton and Joann Decesaris funds

The Geaton and Joann Decesaris's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Adult EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population, women girls.

homeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Geaton and Joann Decesaris, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer
CHARITY
Washington, DC$300K2024
Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer
CHARITY
Washington, DC$300K2022
Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer
CHARITY
Washington, DC$300K2023
Wellness House of Annapolis
CHARITY
Annapolis, MD$81K2018
Wellness House of Annapolis
CHARITY
Annapolis, MD$80K2019
Aamc
CHARITY
Washington, DC$70K2020
Johns Hopkins Hospital
CHARITY
Baltimore, MD$61K2019
YMCA of Central Md
CHARITY
Gwynn Oak, MD$57K2020
The Summit School
CHARITY
Edgewater, MD$50K2020
Dysautonomia International
CHARITY
East Moriches, NY$50K2018
The Summit School
CHARITY
Jamaica Estates, NY$50K2018
The Ulman Cancer Fund
CHARITY
Baltimore, MD$50K2018
The Summit School
CHARITY
Edgewater, MD$50K2022
Aamc
CHARITY
Washington, DC$45K2022
Aamc
CHARITY
Washington, DC$42K2018

The Geaton and Joann Decesaris giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$779K
2019$669K
2020$730K
2022$844K
2023$730K
2024$850K

How to apply for funding from The Geaton and Joann Decesaris

The Geaton and Joann Decesaris'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 The Geaton and Joann Decesaris

Does The Geaton and Joann Decesaris accept grant applications?
The Geaton and Joann Decesaris'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 The Geaton and Joann Decesaris fund?
The Geaton and Joann Decesaris's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer, Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer, Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Geaton and Joann Decesaris give in grants?
The Geaton and Joann Decesaris reported $730K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 327 grants.
Where is The Geaton and Joann Decesaris located?
The Geaton and Joann Decesaris is based in Davidsonville, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522303477.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Geaton and Joann Decesaris'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 The Geaton and Joann Decesaris. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.