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Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation is a private trust based in BREWER, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Glenn Goodwin Cpa. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $580K. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and New York. According to available records, Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $546K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2020 to $240K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $281K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $130K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, New York, Florida, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation reported 48 individual grants totaling $545,800 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,250 and $16,250. Its largest single grant in the record was $130,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $273,184 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in ME, which received 33 of the 48 grants on record (69 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 15 distinct grantees, 93 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Husson University ($195,000), Alzheimers Disease Research ($75,000) and Bangor Area Homeless Shelter ($47,500).
Computed from 48 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$750
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 14 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.
Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, NY, FL.
Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation has distributed a total of $546K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $130K.
Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edward And Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation is headquartered in BREWER, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Goodwin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Kathleen Fraser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Frances Kelly | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$273K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$240K
Contributions
$101K
Net Investment Income
$54K
Distribution Amount
$138K
Total: $2.9M
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$546K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husson UniversityPUBLIC SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $130K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease ResearchPUBLIC SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Good Shepperd Food BankPUBLIC SUPPORT | Hampden, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Bangor Area Recovery NetworkPUBLIC SUPPORT | Brewer, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| St Joseph HospitalPUBLIC SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| John Bapst Memorial HsPUBLIC SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| St John'S Catholic SchoolPUBLIC SUPPORT | Brunswick, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Sarah'S HousePUBLIC SUPPORT | Holden, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationPUBLIC SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Bangor Area Homeless ShelterPUBLIC SUPPORT | Bangor, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| St Jude Research HospitalPUBLIC SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals ChildrenPUBLIC SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectPUBLIC SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Birch Bay Retirement VillageSPONSORSHIP | Bar Harbor, ME | $800 | 2023 |
| Cancer Care Of MainePUBLIC SUPPORT | Brewer, ME | $5K | 2020 |