Darwin Project Inc
The Darwin Project Mission is to improve the quality of life for people animals and the earth through small acts of kindness which serve as catalysts to engendering positive change for all. Major activities include the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device NPWT Mangochi Orphanage and Education Training School in Malawi and Support for US Troops in Harms Way & Veterans.
Darwin Project Inc at a glance
In short: Darwin Project Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $16,302
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Darwin Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Massachusetts Medical Center ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Medical Center Marlborough, MA | Training | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,302 | $292,547 | $312,390 | $15,000 | 1 | $347 |
| 2024 | — | $197,243 | $326,022 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $177,207 | $139,484 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $50,192 | $45,833 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $175,639 | $94,096 | — | — | — |
About Darwin Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Darwin Project Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $347.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Darwin Project Inc is led by Linda M. Haar, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda M. Haar
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Antoni
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Haar
Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Darwin Project Inc
How much does Darwin Project Inc give each year?
Darwin Project Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Darwin Project Inc?
Darwin Project Inc reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $293K.
What is Darwin Project Inc?
Darwin Project Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Darwin Project Inc operate?
Darwin Project Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Darwin Project Inc's EIN?
Darwin Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3796418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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