Private foundation · EIN 73-1533372 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Darden Family Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $300K total, median $25K. 10% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$300K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OK
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNResearch$50K
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXScholarships$50K
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHResearch$30K
Brain and Behavior Research FoundationNew York, NYResearch$25K
MD AndersonHouston, TXResearch$25K
National Center for Missing ChildrenAlexandria, VAGeneral fund$25K
Tulsa UniversityTulsa, OKScholarships$25K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral fund$25K
Western Texas CollegeSnyder, TXScholarship$25K
St Jude's Children HospitalMemphis, TNResearch$20K

By state: Texas 3 · New York 2 · Minnesota 1 · Ohio 1 · Virginia 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Darden Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Larry B Darden, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Darden Family Charitable 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 Darden Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Darden Family Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), New York (2 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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