Gary and Patricia Darman
Gary and Patricia Darman is a private foundation based in Hingham, Massachusetts. Its 2023 grants supported charitable and community organizations and medical institutions, with recipients in Massachusetts, Idaho, Texas, Virginia, and Ohio.
Gary and Patricia Darman at a glance
In short: Gary and Patricia Darman gave $165K across 28 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $164,565
- -2.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,877
- -9.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,453,924
- +31.5% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gary and Patricia Darman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Recreation Park Drive 204, Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: (781) 875-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary and Patricia Darman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Boston ($100K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 87 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 23% to recipients in Idaho. Texas and Virginia each accounted for 1%; Ohio accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gary and Patricia Darman open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $850 repeat.
- 82% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 304% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2023) to $221K (2021). In 2023 it made 28 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston Boston, MA | Community & Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sun Valley Opera Ketchum, ID | Community & Charitable | $25,000 |
| Brighams and Womens Boston, MA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Impact Melanoma Concord, MA | Medical | $5,000 |
| St Lukes River Foundation Ketchum, ID | Community & Charitable | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston, MA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Office of Philanthropy New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Wood River Jewish Community Inc Ketchum, ID | Community & Charitable | $2,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley Ketchum, ID | Community & Charitable | $1,000 |
| Katy Responds Jaylan Gray Katy, TX | Community & Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,453,924 | $528,828 | $180,506 | $164,565 | 28 | $168,765 | $17,087 | $55,584 |
| 2022 | $1,105,602 | $403,550 | $181,959 | $168,465 | 26 | $168,465 | — | $42,005 |
| 2021 | $884,011 | $610,725 | $226,715 | $221,065 | 33 | $221,065 | $5,075 | $30,086 |
| 2020 | $500,001 | $500,001 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $24,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary and Patricia Darman reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included community and charitable giving and medical support. The grantees describe a range of work: Impact Melanoma says it educates children about sun-safe behavior and raises awareness of sun-related dangers; Bethesda House says it provides a safe, temporary home for young mothers and their children; and Wood River Land Trust says it works to protect the landscapes and waters of Idaho’s Wood River Valley.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $164,565. Grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were $100,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Boston and $25,000 to Sun Valley Opera. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Brigham and Women’s, $5,000 each to Impact Melanoma and St. Luke’s River Foundation, and $2,500 each to Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Office of Philanthropy at New England Baptist Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary Darman and Patricia Darman were listed as trustees on the 2023 filing.
Gary and Patricia Darman's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gary Darman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Darman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Gary and Patricia Darman
How much does Gary and Patricia Darman give each year?
Gary and Patricia Darman gave $165K across 28 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $168K across 26 grants.
What is Gary and Patricia Darman's typical grant size?
Gary and Patricia Darman's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,877, across 28 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gary and Patricia Darman that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gary and Patricia Darman give grants?
Gary and Patricia Darman gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants), Ketchum, ID (5 grants), Hailey, ID (2 grants) and Sun Valley, ID (2 grants).
Does Gary and Patricia Darman give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Gary and Patricia Darman's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community & Charitable" (20 grants) and "Medical" (7 grants).
Who are Gary and Patricia Darman's largest grantees?
Gary and Patricia Darman's largest 2023 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Boston ($100,000), Sun Valley Opera ($25,000) and Brighams and Womens ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Gary and Patricia Darman?
Gary and Patricia Darman reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary and Patricia Darman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included community and charitable giving and medical support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary and Patricia Darman?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary and Patricia Darman's EIN?
Gary and Patricia Darman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6773842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Gary and Patricia Darman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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