Communities are ever-changing, that’s what makes them interesting. People, businesses, leaders, and organizations come and go. But it’s the pillars that stand the test of time. It’s the pillars that…
We’ve been fascinated by Community Greening for a long time now. We drive by many of their projects as we traverse Palm Beach County. The trees they plant brighten our…
We’ve had our eyes on 1909, a co-working space, business incubator and accelerator in West Palm Beach, for a long time now. Named after the year Palm Beach County was…
Communities are ever-changing, that’s what makes them interesting. People, businesses, leaders, and organizations come and go. But it’s the pillars that stand the test of time. It’s the pillars that…
The first thing you notice when you enter the doors of Boca Helping Hands is the hustle and bustle. Everywhere you look there are volunteers rushing about. It’s a Thursday…
We’ve been hearing about the good works of Take Stock In Children for some time now. After all, the organization has been around since 1995 of its kind in Florida.…
We went to the annual EJS Project gala at The Addison in Boca Raton in October. It was a fun event. “Delray Morning Live” host Jamael Stewart is a natural…
Carl DeSantis began his entrepreneurial journey in the 1970s by running his home-based, mail order vitamin and herbal supplement company out of his garage in Florida. Meanwhile, up in New…
MPFI researcher Dr. Nico Spiller has been awarded the inaugural Carl Angus DeSantis Fellowship in the amount of $75,000 per year for five years. With this funding, Dr. Spiller is…
In December 2021, The Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation gave a gift to 4Kids of South Florida. It was our first ever grant. We chose 4Kids because we believe in their…
We invest in leaders and organizations that have the potential to transform communities.
We aspire to be connectors and a go-to resource for transformational leaders and organizations. Our goal is to make a real and lasting difference in the communities we serve.
Our founder, Carl DeSantis, was passionate about helping people. A legendary entrepreneur, Mr. DeSantis lived a life devoted to helping others reach their potential. His kind spirit inspires our work at the foundation and provides daily motivation. As Carl used to say: “let’s dig in and make good things happen.”