Darby Foundation
Darby Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oldwick, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $43K.
Darby Foundation at a glance
In short: Darby Foundation gave $150K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $75,000
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,754,326
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Darby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Squash Haven Inc ($100K). Together the top 2 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Darby Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 254% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $300K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Squash Haven Inc New Haven, CT | Support the academic, athletic, and personal growth of 190 students | $100,000 |
| The Garden State Initiative Morristown, NJ | Support New Jersey's Education, Environment, and Economic Growth | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,754,326 | $48,530 | $155,064 | $150,000 | 2 | $150,000 | $43,497 | $58,987 |
| 2024 | $1,860,860 | $164,235 | $3,930 | — | — | — | $160,305 | $58,111 |
| 2023 | $1,700,555 | $13,688 | $301,144 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,000 | $31,978 | $50,603 |
| 2022 | $1,988,011 | $306,747 | $1,786 | — | — | — | $4,961 | $47,008 |
| 2021 | $1,683,050 | $561 | $51,547 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — | $46,074 |
| 2020 | $1,734,036 | $3,385 | $162,024 | $160,000 | 4 | — | $1,361 | $46,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Darby Foundation is led by Nicholas F. Brady, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas F. Brady
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Livingstone
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katherine D. Brady (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Darby Foundation
How much does Darby Foundation give each year?
Darby Foundation gave $150K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Darby Foundation?
Darby Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Darby Foundation operate?
Darby Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York.
What is Darby Foundation's EIN?
Darby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6212178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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