Dacosta Foundation

EIN 92-2221878 · MN · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in MN, AR, FL +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Dacosta Foundation based in MN paid 15 grants totaling $55.8K to 15 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $524 to $13K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included Alpha Womens Center, CORE Apologetics, and Y2 BELIEVE INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,536
Giving (latest yr)
$55,776
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
15
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Alpha Womens Center$13,000
  • CORE Apologetics$10,000
  • Y2 Believe Inc$10,000
  • Initiative For A Better Africa$7,000
  • City Joy$2,600

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$27,576 · 6 grants
  • Arkansas$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Louisiana$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$1,800 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (15)

Alpha Womens Center
Savage, MN
Through mobile medical clinics Alpha Womens Center offers best practice care and support women with resources and connect them with other community partners to assist them in all aspects of their pregnancy
$13,000
CORE Apologetics
Little Rock, AR
Helping churches organizations and individuals use apologetics to overcome unresolved questions
$10,000
Y2 Believe Inc
Fort Myers, FL
Prepare students to winsomely articulate a rational basis for the Christian faith
$10,000
Initiative For A Better Africa
New Hope, MN
Provide West Africa with access to quality education
$7,000
City Joy
Minneapolis, MN
CityJoy meets physical emotional and spiritual needs of urban communities through gospel-centered ministry. Our grant went directly to Valor Jiu Jitsu a community project focused on martial arts and discipleship
$2,600
Small Acts of Kindness
Plymouth, MN
The Small Acts of Kindness Program provides a limited amount to each of our team members to perform small acts of kindness in their community such as buying clothes or a meal for homeless people buy groceries for single moms help families with school supplies among others. This amount was allocated across several individuals and families.
$2,452
Guinder and Noemi Gonzalez
West New York, NJ
DCF Awards Program - Ministry & Missions Awardee
$2,000
Footprint Project
New Orleans, LA
Provide Cleaner Energy for Communities IN Crisis
$2,000
Ben and Melissa Allen
Minneapolis, MN
DCF Awards Program - Ministry & Missions Awardee
$2,000
Cross Examined
Charlotte, NC
Present evidence that the Bible is true
$1,200
Every Nations Church
Brentwood, TN
Plant churches that reach the campus
$1,200
Truth Unites
Franklin, TN
Promote gospel assurance through theological depth especially focused on online ministry
$600

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Dacosta Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Dacosta Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $55.8K. Individual grants ranged from $524 to $13K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include Alpha Womens Center, CORE Apologetics, Y2 BELIEVE INC, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dacosta Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Dacosta Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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