Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc
The Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation is a private foundation based in Watertown, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for programs and scholarships, with most grant dollars going to Wisconsin recipients.
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc gave $325K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Wisconsin. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,500
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,225
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,914,506
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc
- 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: W3298 East Gate Drive, Watertown, WI 53094
Phone: (330) 321-1474
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Watertown ($100K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 94 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 5% to Iowa, and 3% to Texas. Watertown, Wisconsin, organizations received several of the largest grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2020) to $329K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Watertown Watertown, WI | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Watertown Community Foundation Watertown, WI | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| St Jude Academy Watertown, WI | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Haus of Peace Watertown, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone of Grace Watertown, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| McLane Company Folds of Honor Temple, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society Watertown, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,914,506 | $574,905 | $396,766 | $324,500 | 20 | $324,500 | $510,691 | $340,881 |
| 2023 | $5,736,367 | $163,859 | $397,246 | $329,379 | 24 | $329,379 | $109,461 | $309,953 |
| 2022 | $5,984,013 | $373,204 | $310,258 | $261,500 | 13 | $261,500 | $102,485 | $303,293 |
| 2021 | $6,293,369 | $73,351 | $299,765 | $281,500 | 17 | $281,500 | $79,463 | $303,907 |
| 2020 | $6,219,476 | $4,490,769 | $127,914 | $125,500 | 20 | — | $931,466 | $119,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $341K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported 2024 grants show support for programs, scholarships, and a fundraiser. Among its grantees, Cornerstone of Grace says its mission is to provide a safe residential environment and resources for women and their children. Watertown Humane Society says it provides for lost, homeless, neglected, and abused animals and educates the public about animal welfare. Watertown Historical Society says it operates a museum in an 1854 octagon house.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $324,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to YMCA of Watertown for program support, $64,000 to Watertown Community Foundation for scholarships, and $40,000 to St Jude Academy for program support. Other notable awards were $20,000 each to Haus of Peace and Cornerstone of Grace for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon Darcey, Jon Holthaus, Daniel P Shea, Charles Corbett, Lloyd Holterman, Tim Schuler, Michael Kraemer, and Kevin Kuckkan as directors.
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Corbett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Shea
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jon Holthaus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lloyd Holterman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Darcey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Schuler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Kraemer
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kevin Kuckkan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc gave $325K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $329K across 24 grants.
What is Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,225, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc give grants?
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Watertown, WI (13 grants), Cedar Rapids, IA (2 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Watertown ($100,000), Watertown Community Foundation ($68,000 across 2 grants) and St Jude Academy ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc?
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $341K (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.
What does Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported 2024 grants show support for programs, scholarships, and a fundraiser. Among its grantees, Cornerstone of Grace says its mission is to provide a safe residential environment and resources for women and their children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc?
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 Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1715481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-and-sharon-darcey-foundation-inc-morg_7b6a231dab9e443b8e32930a7bcd5bee
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