The Daro Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Daro Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $407,600 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $260,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$407,600
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$260,100
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $146,850 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $146,850 | 30 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $407,600 | 26 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
The Daro Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Daro Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $306,100 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $41,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Scholarship assistance | $260,100 |
| REACH Beyond Domestic Violence | services that address the struggles of women in abusive relationshipS | $25,000 |
| California Native Plant Society | Medical and humane care for dogs | $20,000 |
| Connecticut State Music Teachers As | General operations | $17,500 |
| Encinitias Unified School District | Educational purposes | $12,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | General operations | $10,000 |
| New Mexico State Univ Foundation | Scholarship assistance | $10,000 |
| The Cat Connection | General operations | $10,000 |
| SR Stewards Acting for the Environment | forge a pathway to carbon neutrality by developing and implementing comprehensive community-wide sustainability plans | $5,000 |
| Braver Angels | run workshops, debates, and other events where "red and blue" participants attempt to better understand one another's positions and discover their shared values | $5,000 |
| Temple Shir Tikva | making Judaism relevant in the 21st Century | $5,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Scholarship assistance | $5,000 |
| Freedom from Religion Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Educational activities | $3,000 |
| Juniper Foundation | embedding an authentic Buddhist lineage into modern culture | $3,000 |
| Institute for Consciousness Researc | raising public awareness of Kundalinithe divine super-intelligent principle guiding mankind towards the evolution of a new faculty of mind | $2,500 |
| The Marian Fund | Educational activities | $2,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General funds | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Jose Ballet Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Emerging Sciences Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Golandsky Institute | General operations | $1,000 |
| She-Can | identify high-achieving young women in Cambodia, Liberia, and Guatemala and supports them on their path to leadership. | $500 |
| Community School Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| GLAD Legal Advocates and Defenders | General operations | $500 |
| Jansen de Vries Syndrome Foundation | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Filman
- Rebecca Macdonald
- Elisa A Filman
Questions people ask
Does The Daro Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Daro Foundation Inc give?
$407,600 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Daro Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert E Filman (President), Rebecca Macdonald (Secretary) and Elisa A Filman (Treasurer).
What does The Daro Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.