Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,431 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $32,804. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$132,431
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$32,804
- Assets$200,622
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,472 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $93,000 | 4 | $218,524 |
| 2024 | $124,472 | 7 | $213,339 |
| 2025 | $132,431 | 12 | $200,622 |
How to apply
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation 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 Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $71,804 |
| Georgia | 1 | $28,127 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New School | Improve education | $32,804 |
| Morehouse College | Improve education | $28,127 |
| Middlebury College | Improve education | $20,000 |
| Regis High School | Improve education | $10,000 |
| St James Church | Religious organization | $10,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education | Improve education | $7,500 |
| Human Rights Watch | Improve education | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Land conservancy | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation | Improve education | $5,000 |
| Nightingale Bamford School | Improve education | $4,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | Emotional health in teens and young adults | $2,500 |
| Prep for Prep | Leadership development for students | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen Durkin
Questions people ask
Does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation give?
$132,431 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristen Durkin (President, Treasurer).
What does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.