Private foundation · EIN 26-1419554 · Darien, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Diana Borman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $312K total, median $15K. 80% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$312K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CT
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catawba Riverkeeper FoundationMcAdenville, NCInternship programs$30K
Darien YMCADarien, CTSummer camp and swim program$26K
Act of ConnecticutRidgefield, CTTechnical apprentice programs$25K
ALS Therapy Development InstituteWatertown, MAResearch$25K
The Prospector TheaterRidgefield, CTPopcorn Edu Programming$25K
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTGeneral operating support$20K
The Community Fund DarienDarien, CTSchool engagement, Teen Talk, and Health Clinic$20K
Abc House - DarienDarien, CTTutor programs$16K
Connecticut Children's FoundationHartford, CTChild life programs$15K
Darien FoundationDarien, CTYouth programming; Library; Depot$15K
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYHospital care services$15K
Hands on HartfordHartford, CTFood pantry and food relief$12K
Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PASupport for the girls lacrosse team$11K
Glastonbury Public Schools Fbo GlasGlastonbury, CTWelding equipment$10K
Abc House - GlastonburyGlastonbury, CTSolar Panels$10K
Connecticut FoodshareWallington, CTFood distribution efforts$10K
Norwalk Hospital FoundationNorwalk, CTWomen's & Children's Community Resource Center$10K
Darien Arts CenterDarien, CTProgram Scholarships$7,500
Darien LibraryDarien, CTChildren's library$5,000
Welles-Turner Memorial Library Second Century FundGlastonbury, CTEarly literacy program$5,000

By state: Connecticut 16 · North Carolina 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Robert and Diana Borman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Darien, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert and Diana Borman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert and Diana Borman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $312K across 20 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Robert and Diana Borman Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (16 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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