Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $9.5 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9.5 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$164 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 57 | $138 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 61 | $152 million |
| 2025 | $9.5 million | 62 | $164 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust C/O Michael T Hanifin TTEE 120, Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 822-2905 |
| What to submit | Brief letter describing charity and purpose of contribution |
| Deadlines | The foundation does not have a submission deadline for applications |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not have limitation on awards |
What Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 44 | $8.3 million |
| New York | 9 | $790,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $257,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown Medical Center Foundation | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $675,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity (Morris) | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $575,000 |
| Midland School | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $550,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Crossroads for Hope | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Summit Speech School | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Uncommon Thread | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Eva's Village | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $425,000 |
| Deidre's House | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $350,000 |
| Casa of Morris & Essex Counties | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Common Ground Grief Center | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Andean Health & Development | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Center for Evaluation & Counseling | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Lake George Association | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Nourishnj | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Franklin University - Switzerland | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Bonnie Brae | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $175,000 |
| American Red Cross - Disaster Relief | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Cheshire Home | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Patriots Path - Boy Scouts | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Preschool Advantage | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Community in Crisis | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Sound Start Foundation | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Seeing Eye | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Mental Health Assoc of NJ | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Scholarship Fund for Inner - City Children | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Jersey Battered Women's Service | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Make A Wish New Jersey Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Summit Health Cares | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Halos for Angels | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Huberts Giralda | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael T Hanifin
- Kevin J O'Donnell
Questions people ask
Does Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation does not have a submission deadline for applications.
How much does Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust give?
$9.5 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael T Hanifin (Co-Trustee) and Kevin J O'Donnell (Co-Trustee).
What does Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and housing and homelessness.