Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brewer, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,200 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 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$174,200
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $189,400 the year before.
6% 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 | $240,300 | 14 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $189,400 | 19 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $174,200 | 18 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family 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 Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 14 | $163,700 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Husson University | Public support | $30,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Public support | $25,000 |
| Good Shepperd Food Bank | Public support | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital | Public support | $15,000 |
| Mood and Memory Clinic | Public support | $15,000 |
| Cancer Care of Maine | Public support | $10,000 |
| John Bapst Memorial Hs | Public support | $10,000 |
| Mdi Hospital | Public support | $10,000 |
| Sarah's House | Public support | $7,500 |
| St John's Catholic School | Public support | $5,000 |
| Maine Veterans Project | Public support | $3,200 |
| Bangor Area Recovery Network | Public support | $3,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Public support | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Public support | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals Children | Public support | $2,500 |
| Maine Discovery Museum | Public support | $2,500 |
| Bangor Humane Society | Public support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Public support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn Goodwin
- Mary Kathleen Fraser
- Mary Frances Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation give?
$174,200 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Glenn Goodwin (Trustee), Mary Kathleen Fraser (Trustee) and Mary Frances Kelly (Trustee).
What does Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and veterans.