Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust
The Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Florham Park, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 62 grants totaling $9,462,500 to charitable organizations.
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust gave $9.5M across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $153K), mostly in New Jersey. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,462,500
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $152,621
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $110,054,745
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (8 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing asks applicants to contact the trust with a brief letter describing the charity and purpose of the contribution. The filing states there is no limitation on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it does not have a submission deadline for applications.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it does not have a submission deadline for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust
Mailing address: C/O Michael T Hanifin Ttee 120, Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: (973) 822-2905
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morristown Medical Center Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 296 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 8% to New York, and 3% to Illinois. Tennessee and Georgia each accounted for a reported 0%. New Jersey recipients included organizations in Morristown, Mendham, Randolph, North Branch, Somerset, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 62 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $99K; repeat grants $161K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2020) to $9.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown Medical Center Foundation Morristown, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund Mendham, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $675,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity (Morris) Randolph, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $575,000 |
| Midland School North Branch, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $550,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations Somerset, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Crossroads for Hope Bedminster, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Summit Speech School New Providence, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Uncommon Thread Stirling, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Eva's Village Paterson, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $425,000 |
| Deidre's House Morristown, NJ | To Further Advance the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $350,000 |
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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 | $110,054,745 | $10,158,665 | $11,444,981 | $9,462,500 | 62 | $10,223,593 | $9,077,353 | $7,548,932 |
| 2024 | $111,338,164 | $8,738,672 | $8,796,476 | $6,905,000 | 61 | $7,611,307 | $7,665,936 | $7,193,735 |
| 2023 | $111,406,537 | $6,332,365 | $8,518,368 | $6,830,000 | 57 | $7,527,806 | $5,363,275 | $6,531,293 |
| 2022 | $113,605,031 | $5,202,984 | $10,734,511 | $8,892,500 | 61 | $9,548,364 | $3,544,608 | $6,836,239 |
| 2021 | $119,124,221 | $14,435,367 | $8,876,930 | $7,193,500 | 55 | $7,836,969 | $13,431,196 | $7,510,320 |
| 2020 | $113,556,011 | $16,686,705 | $5,259,843 | $3,885,000 | 53 | — | $2,383,173 | $6,208,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Tri-County Scholarship Fund says it provides K–12 scholarships to financially disadvantaged children in northern New Jersey. Midland School describes its work as educating students ages 3 through 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while Summit Speech School says it helps children with hearing loss become effective communicators using listening and spoken language.
Other 2025 recipients include The Uncommon Thread, which describes its work as early intervention and behavior-analytic services for children with learning, developmental, and behavior disorders, including autism; Eva’s Village, which says it provides support and resources to people in need; and the Center for Evaluation & Counseling, which provides mental health services. The Lake George Land Conservancy and the Lake George Association describe their missions as protecting the natural resources and water quality of the Lake George Basin.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 62 grants totaling $9,462,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Major grants included $1,000,000 to Morristown Medical Center Foundation, $675,000 to Tri-County Scholarship Fund, $575,000 to Habitat for Humanity (Morris), $550,000 to Midland School, and $500,000 each to Center for Great Expectations, Crossroads for Hope, Summit Speech School, and The Uncommon Thread. The listed grants generally state that they are to further the recipient organization’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael T. Hanifin and Kevin J. O’Donnell as co-trustees.
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin J. O'Donnell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Michael T. Hanifin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $350K (2025)
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 $350K, to Michael T Hanifin (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust
How much does Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust give each year?
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust gave $9.5M across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.9M across 61 grants.
What is Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $152,621, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust that year got $99K on average.
Where does Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust give grants?
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust gives mostly in New Jersey: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Florham Park, NJ (5 grants) and Newark, NJ (3 grants).
Who are Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Morristown Medical Center Foundation ($1,000,000), Tri-County Scholarship Fund ($675,000) and Habitat for Humanity (Morris) ($575,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust?
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust reported $110.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Tri-County Scholarship Fund says it provides K–12 scholarships to financially disadvantaged children in northern New Jersey. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's EIN?
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6723443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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