Private foundation · EIN 85-6773842 · Hingham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gary and Patricia Darman Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $148K total, median $1,000. 41% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$148K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MA
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club of BostonBoston, MACommunity & charitable$100K
Sun Valley OperaKetchum, IDCommunity & charitable$20K
Impact MelanomaConcord, MAMedical$5,000
St Lukes River FoundationKetchum, IDCommunity & charitable$5,000
Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryBoston, MAMedical$2,500
Office of Philanthropy New England Baptist HospitalBoston, MAMedical$2,500
Wood River Jewish Community IncKetchum, IDCommunity & charitable$2,000
Wood River YMCAKetchum, IDCommunity & charitable$2,000
Higher Ground Sun ValleyKetchum, IDCommunity & charitable$1,000
Home for Little WanderersBoston, MACommunity & charitable$1,000
Hunger CoalitionBellevue, IDCommunity & charitable$1,000
Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian CenterBellevue, IDMedical$1,000
Undue Mecical DebtBoston, MAMedical$1,000
Bethesda HousePembroke, MACommunity & charitable$500
Lee Pesky Learing CenterBoise, IDEducational$500
Madeline Gordon Gift of LifeCincinnati, OHMedical$500
Mountain HumaneHailey, IDCommunity & charitable$500
Project Healing Waters Fly FishingLA Plata, MDCommunity & charitable$500
The Conway HouseMiddleboro, MACommunity & charitable$500
Living With WolvesSun Valley, IDCommunity & charitable$300
Pine Street InnBoston, MACommunity & charitable$250
Sun Valley Ski Education FoundationSun Valley, IDCommunity & charitable$250

By state: Massachusetts 9 · Idaho 11 · Ohio 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Gary and Patricia Darman Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Hingham, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Gary and Patricia Darman Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gary and Patricia Darman Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $148K across 22 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Gary and Patricia Darman Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), Idaho (11 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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