The Darien Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Darien, Connecticut · EIN 91-1949730
- Connecticut
- Darien
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Connecticut
- Total giving
- $590KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE DARIEN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR DARIEN'S YOUTH, SUPPORT TOWN SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES, ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN DARIEN, AND OTHERWISE BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF DARIEN, CONNECTICUT. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND CORPORATE DONORS WHO WISH TO SUPPORT WORTHY TOWN PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL INITIATIVES FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND OTHER LOCAL OR TOWN ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S BROAD AND DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRIVES TO APPLY A CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY IN REVIEWING GRANT REQUESTS AND HOLDING GRANT RECIPIENTS ACCOUNTABLE. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S REVENUES COME FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| At Home in Darien | $83K | 2021 |
| Darien Library | $49K | 2021 |
| Darien Public Schools | $10K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: theinc.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.