The Dardin Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dardin Fund Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$124,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $122,500 | 31 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 26 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $124,500 | 37 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Dardin Fund 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 Dardin Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 19 | $59,500 |
| California | 6 | $18,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| She Recovers Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Fugees Family | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Girls in the Game | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Surfers Healing Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| Friends of Belmar Skatepark | General charitable purposes | $4,750 |
| Clean Ocean Action | General charitable purposes | $4,250 |
| Manasquan High School - Surf Team Booster | General charitable purposes | $4,250 |
| Opeartion Beach Head | General charitable purposes | $4,250 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Ioann Foundation | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Friends of Belmar Skatepark | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Alexandra Rose Tozzi Memorial Foundation | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Friends of Belmar Skatepark | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Belmar Elementary School Activites Fund Performing Arts | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Friends of Belmar Skatepark | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Society for the Prevention of Tean Suicide Inc | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Manasquan High School - Surf Team Booster | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Chirla (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Sevices Inc | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Mercy USA | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| The Ricky Silvani Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System Sandcastles Grief Support Program | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Coastal Habitat for Humanity | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Allaire Community Farms | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Lost Angels Children Project | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Alexandra Rose Tozzi Memorial Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Allaire Community Farms | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Everglades Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Laces of Love Charitable Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Dennis Zilinski Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Smile Train | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Honolulu Sertoma Club | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Free Clinic of Simi Valley | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| North Valley Caring Services | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Allaire Community Farms | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer C Siler
- Gail A Fallon
- Eileen P Crowe
- Donald A Dunbar
- Curran Fallon
- Beth Kubo
- Alexandra Meehan
Questions people ask
Does The Dardin Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dardin Fund Inc give?
$124,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Dardin Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer C Siler (President/Director), Gail A Fallon (Director), Eileen P Crowe (Director) and Donald A Dunbar (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Dardin Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.