When Giving
comes easy
Every Special Needs
Child Deserves a Chance
Our goal is to make it happen by providing educational tools, transportation assistance, specialized camps, and more – to children with special needs in Staten Island.
Their Stories–
it's how we continue to grow
Committed to the DeSantis passion-led charitable works & legacy
Founded in 2002, the foundation was created to carry on the good works of brothers Carmine and Robert DeSantis. Successful Staten Island businessmen, they understood the importance of giving back. Carmine, a Rotarian, and Robert, a Kiwanian, were passionate advocates for various charitable causes, particularly those benefiting children both in Staten Island and abroad. Notably, Carmine made national headlines for his work securing medical treatment and prosthetics for children of the civil war in Sierra Leone.
Stories
We love what we do
Anna-Marie
Kerry
Jeremy
Alyssa
Thank You Book
Over 5K+ children's
lives changed
in staten
island
We are forever grateful for the generosity of this foundation. Being a single mother I would have never been able to send Edward to this camp
Edward
Making every contribution count
At the DeSantis Family Charitable Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every contribution directly impacts the lives of special needs children on Staten Island. From providing educational tools to transportation assistance and specialized camps, we work tirelessly to turn generosity into life-changing opportunities. Together with our community, we’re making a measurable difference—one child, one family, one future at a time.
100% Goes to the families we serve
The DeSantis Family Charitable Foundation is a volunteer-only organization, with every single dollar donated going toward benefiting children with special needs right here in Staten Island. To date, more than 2 million dollars have been donated to those in need.
love is
the reason we give
Real Stories.
Real Impact.
The DeSantis Family Charitable Foundation’s long-term mission is to empower children with special needs by providing essential resources, fostering inclusion, and creating opportunities for growth. Through community partnerships and a commitment to transparency, we aim to create lasting, positive change for children and families on Staten Island.
Integrations
Local outreach
We are proud to give our support to numerous local charities and organizations that focus on helping children with special needs and disabilities, right here in Staten Island.
