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Darby Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Maureen Ryan. It holds total assets of $998K. Annual income is reported at $630K. Total assets have grown from $745K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including New York, Washington, California. According to available records, Darby Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $678K and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $400K, with an average award of $49K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, Washington, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$45K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Darby Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MD, WA.
Darby Foundation has distributed a total of $3.8M across 79 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $49K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $400K.
Darby Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Darby Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Nygaard | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maureen E Ryan | PRESIDENT, BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn Mcbride | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$997K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$10.5M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$985K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1M
Distribution Amount
$492K
Total: $722K
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$49K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ResourcesENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lambda LegalLGBTQ+ RIGHTS | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Polaris Village MinistriesSOCIALLY JUST EARLY EDUCATION | Easton, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaWOMENS HEALTH | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Foundation UsENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Harwich Conservation TrustLAND PRESERVATION | South Harwich, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Share My MealsFOOD SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $35K | 2023 |
| North Cascades InstituteENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Sedro Woolley, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Artistic Freedom InitiativePROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon TrustCOLORADO PLATEAU ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY | Flagstaff, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Front And CenteredJUST TRANSITION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Building African American MindsAFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS | Easton, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Defenders Of WildlifeBIODIVERSITY PROTECTION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwest HarvestFOOD SECURITY AND EQUITY | Seattle, WA | $45K | 2022 |
| Adult Congenital Heart AssociationADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH/ADVOCACY | Media, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Orleans Conservation TrustLAND PRESERVATION | Orleans, MA | $30K | 2021 |