Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $312,301 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$312,301
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $275,473 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $329,450 | 19 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $275,473 | 19 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $312,301 | 20 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Robert & Diana Borman Family 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 Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $231,451 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | Internship programs | $30,000 |
| Darien YMCA | Summer camp and swim program | $25,851 |
| ACT of Connecticut | Technical apprentice programs | $25,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | Research | $25,000 |
| The Prospector Theater | Popcorn Edu Programming | $25,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Community Fund Darien | School engagement, Teen Talk, and Health Clinic | $20,000 |
| ABC House - Darien | Tutor programs | $16,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation | Child life programs | $15,000 |
| Darien Foundation | Youth programming; Library; Depot | $15,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Hospital care services | $15,000 |
| Hands on Hartford | Food pantry and food relief | $12,000 |
| Gettysburg College | Support for the girls lacrosse team | $10,850 |
| Glastonbury Public Schools fbo Glas | Welding equipment | $10,100 |
| ABC House - Glastonbury | Solar Panels | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Food distribution efforts | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Women's & Children's Community Resource Center | $10,000 |
| Darien Arts Center | Program Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Darien Library | Children's library | $5,000 |
| Welles-Turner Memorial Library second Century Fund | Early literacy program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate E Borman
- Adam K Borman
- Robert G Borman
- Diana L Borman
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$312,301 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kate E Borman (Trustee), Adam K Borman (Trustee), Robert G Borman (Trustee) and Diana L Borman (Trustee).
What does Robert & Diana Borman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.