Darman Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Darman Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hingham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,000 in 36 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$139,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $117,000 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $117,000 | 22 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 36 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Darman Family Charitable Trust 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 Darman Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $48,865 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $37,500 |
| New York | 7 | $24,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homestart | Community & charitable | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Medical | $9,500 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Community & charitable | $9,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Community & charitable | $8,500 |
| National Network to End Domenstic Violence | Community & charitable | $8,000 |
| World Food Program | Community & charitable | $8,000 |
| Caritas Communities | Community & charitable | $7,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law | Community & charitable | $7,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone | Community & charitable | $6,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Community & charitable | $6,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program Inc | Medical | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Community & charitable | $5,000 |
| The Preparatory Foundation Boston | Educational | $5,000 |
| Brightfocus - Macular Degeneration Research | Medical | $3,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Neads World Class Service Dogs | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Medical | $3,000 |
| Polaris | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Share Our Strengthno Kid Hungry | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Big Sister Association of Greater Boston | Community & charitable | $2,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Community & charitable | $2,000 |
| Fountain House | Community & charitable | $2,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | Community & charitable | $2,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Educational | $2,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS Inc | Medical | $1,500 |
| The Bail Project | Community & charitable | $1,500 |
| Centurion Ministries Inc | Community & charitable | $1,200 |
| Free Arts for the Abused Child | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foudation | Medical | $1,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Community & charitable | $935 |
| Special Olympics | Community & charitable | $500 |
| WGBH | Community & charitable | $365 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Darman
Questions people ask
Does Darman Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Darman Family Charitable Trust give?
$139,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Darman Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Darman (Trustee).
What does Darman Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and international.