Private foundation · EIN 85-6773883 · Hingham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Darman Family 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: 36 grants paid, $139K total, median $3,000. 36% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$139K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
HomestartBoston, MACommunity & charitable$10K
Doctors Without Borders USAHagerstown, MDMedical$9,500
The Lustgarten FoundationBethpage, NYCommunity & charitable$9,000
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCCommunity & charitable$8,500
National Network to End Domenstic ViolenceWashington, DCCommunity & charitable$8,000
World Food ProgramWashington, DCCommunity & charitable$8,000
Caritas CommunitiesBraintree, MACommunity & charitable$7,500
Southern Poverty LawMontgomery, ALCommunity & charitable$7,000
Harlem Childrens ZoneNew York, NYCommunity & charitable$6,500
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MACommunity & charitable$6,000
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program IncBoston, MAMedical$5,000
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCCommunity & charitable$5,000
The Preparatory Foundation BostonHyde Park, MAEducational$5,000
Brightfocus - Macular Degeneration ResearchClarksburg, MDMedical$3,000
Global Fund for WomenWashington, DCCommunity & charitable$3,000
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCommunity & charitable$3,000
Neads World Class Service DogsPrinceton, MACommunity & charitable$3,000
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAMedical$3,000
PolarisPittsburgh, PACommunity & charitable$3,000
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MACommunity & charitable$3,000
Share Our Strengthno Kid HungryWashington, DCCommunity & charitable$3,000
Big Sister Association of Greater BostonBoston, MACommunity & charitable$2,000
Bridge Over Troubled Waters IncBoston, MACommunity & charitable$2,000
Fountain HouseNew York, NYCommunity & charitable$2,000
The Innocence Project IncNew York, NYCommunity & charitable$2,000
Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DCEducational$2,000
Compassionate Care ALS IncWest Falmouth, MAMedical$1,500
The Bail ProjectVenice, CACommunity & charitable$1,500
Centurion Ministries IncPrinceton, NJCommunity & charitable$1,200
Free Arts for the Abused ChildNew York, NYCommunity & charitable$1,000
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYCommunity & charitable$1,000
Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VACommunity & charitable$1,000
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoudationDallas, TXMedical$1,000
The Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TNCommunity & charitable$935
Special OlympicsMarlborough, MACommunity & charitable$500
WgbhBoston, MACommunity & charitable$365

By state: Massachusetts 13 · District of Columbia 7 · New York 7 · Maryland 2 · Alabama 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Darman Family 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 Darman Family 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 Darman Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $139K across 36 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Darman Family Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (13 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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