Darrow Foundation
Accepts applications
Darrow Foundation is a private foundation in Novato, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$34,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$606,939
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $34,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,000 | 12 | $563,262 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 12 | $606,939 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas E Martz 7200 Redwood Blvd Ste 325, Novato, CA 94945 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 898-6400 |
| What to submit | Applicants must list the reason for the request and provide proof of their tax exempt status. |
| Deadlines | Requests for december 31 grants must be submitted by november 1st. |
| Restrictions | None. However, preference is given to charitable organizations that reside or perform services in the san francisco bay area. To the extent funds are available, grants may be made to charitable organizations outside the san francisco bay area. |
What Darrow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $32,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Eleemosynary | $8,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | Eleemosynary | $8,000 |
| Marin Foster Care | Eleemosynary | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Homeward Bound | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| St Raphael's School | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| St Anthony's Dining Room | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Spaulding Marine Center | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Bloom Marin | Eleemosynary | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | Eleemosynary | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marie A Barnes
- Thomas E Martz
- Todd Hedin
Questions people ask
Does Darrow Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests for december 31 grants must be submitted by november 1st..
How much does Darrow Foundation give?
$34,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Darrow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marie A Barnes (Director), Thomas E Martz (Director) and Todd Hedin (Director).
What does Darrow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.