Darling Robert Ed Mem FD
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $283K. Net investment income was $780K.
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD at a glance
In short: Darling Robert Ed Mem FD gave $283K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $142K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,034
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $141,517
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $141,517
- Total assets
- $4,208,742
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (50% 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 Darling Robert Ed Mem FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul's School ($142K). Together the top 2 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Darling Robert Ed Mem FD gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $283K (2025) to $383K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School Concord, NH | Unrestricted General | $141,517 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Unrestricted General | $141,517 |
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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 | $4,208,742 | $827,866 | $369,183 | $283,034 | 2 | $310,974 | $780,442 | $479,748 |
| 2024 | $3,749,951 | $595,220 | $454,250 | $383,034 | 2 | $407,223 | $550,270 | $410,325 |
| 2023 | $3,612,770 | $279,792 | $351,817 | $289,422 | 2 | $312,521 | $227,337 | $391,669 |
| 2022 | $3,680,970 | $57,674 | $369,899 | $285,060 | 2 | $308,673 | $68,133 | $406,570 |
| 2021 | $3,994,213 | $1,028,704 | $403,790 | $335,334 | 2 | $357,889 | $985,518 | $379,003 |
| 2020 | $3,369,796 | $495,034 | $380,461 | $321,718 | 2 | — | $461,203 | $328,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darling Robert Ed Mem FD reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$55K (2021) → $69K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $69K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Darling Robert Ed Mem FD
How much does Darling Robert Ed Mem FD give each year?
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD gave $283K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $383K across 2 grants.
How large is Darling Robert Ed Mem FD?
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Darling Robert Ed Mem FD operate?
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Hampshire.
What is Darling Robert Ed Mem FD's EIN?
Darling Robert Ed Mem FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6032895. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Darling Robert Ed Mem FD funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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