Darragh Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Darragh Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $450,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $195,000. 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$450,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$195,000
- Assets$450,052
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,000 the year before.
78% 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 | $20,000 | 2 | $953,189 |
| 2024 | $315,000 | 12 | $827,099 |
| 2025 | $450,000 | 9 | $450,052 |
How to apply
Darragh Foundation 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 Darragh Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $345,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $45,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | To be the friend-raising and fund-raising arm of east carolina university. | $195,000 |
| Goldsboro Worship Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Via Health Partners | To relieve suffering and improve the quality and dignity of life through compassionate hospice care. | $50,000 |
| Trinity Loaves and Fishes | To love our neighbors, do justice, and walk humbly with god. | $35,000 |
| Gateway House Inc | To provide safety, shelter and support for those impacted by domestic violence. | $25,000 |
| Catholic Inner City Schools | To empower students and strengthen their families and communities by providing access to a values-based catholic education at inner-city elementary schools and catholic high schools. | $25,000 |
| Beaufort County Community College Foundation | To provide broad-based community support for the college in achieving its educational goals. | $25,000 |
| Jane's Fund | To pours love and light into the community by providing encouragement and financial support to students attending underresourced schools and families experiencing personal hardship. | $25,000 |
| Mater Filius Queen City | To defend and safeguard the life and well-being of the unborn child and the dignity of the childs mother. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon M Darragh
- Mildred Darragh
Questions people ask
Does Darragh Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Darragh Foundation Inc give?
$450,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Darragh Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon M Darragh (President) and Mildred Darragh (Vice President).
What does Darragh Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.