Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation
The Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $132,431, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation gave $132K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,431
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,036
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $170,169
- -11.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Dmoc 1010 Washington Blvd Ste 800, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 561-5824
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The New School ($33K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in New York (54% of grant dollars), Georgia (21%), Vermont (15%), Maine (6%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2022) to $132K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New School New York, NY | Improve education | $32,804 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | Improve education | $28,127 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | Improve education | $20,000 |
| Regis High School New York, NY | Improve education | $10,000 |
| St James Church New York, NY | Religious organization | $10,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education Nobleboro, ME | Improve education | $7,500 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | Improve education | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Land conservancy | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Improve education | $5,000 |
| Nightingale Bamford School New York, NY | Improve education | $4,000 |
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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 | $170,169 | $113,155 | $134,959 | $132,431 | 12 | $132,431 | $10,627 | $9,853 |
| 2024 | $191,596 | $108,512 | $126,902 | $124,472 | 7 | $124,472 | $6,082 | $11,464 |
| 2023 | $209,846 | $104,281 | $95,011 | $93,000 | 4 | $93,000 | $2,270 | $8,546 |
| 2022 | $201,792 | $294,008 | $92,263 | $89,000 | 3 | $90,000 | — | $12,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for education, a religious organization, land conservation, teen and young adult emotional health, and student leadership development.
Among its grantees, The New School describes its mission as preparing students to contribute to a rapidly changing society and make the world more just. Morehouse College’s National Alumni Association says it supports and furthers the ideals and interests of Morehouse College. Kieve Wavus Education describes its work as promoting kindness, respect, and environmental stewardship through experiential programs. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation says it provides merit-based scholarships, fellowships, and professorship support at the University of Virginia. Human Rights Watch says it investigates and exposes abuses and advocates for human rights. The Jed Foundation says it works to protect young people’s emotional health and prevent suicide. Prep for Prep says it provides educational access and opportunity to promising New York City students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $132,431. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $32,804, with a median of $6,250.
The largest reported grants included $32,804 to The New School, $28,127 to Morehouse College, and $20,000 to Middlebury College, each for education. Other grants included $10,000 to Regis High School for education; $10,000 to St James Church for a religious organization; $7,500 to Kieve Wavus Education for education; and $5,000 each to Human Rights Watch for education, Central Park Conservancy for land conservation, and Jefferson Scholars Foundation for education. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Nightingale Bamford School for education and $2,500 each to The Jed Foundation for teen and young adult emotional health and Prep for Prep for student leadership development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kristen Durkin was listed as President and Treasurer on the 2025 filing.
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation is led by Kristen Durkin, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen Durkin
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation
How much does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation give each year?
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation gave $132K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $124K across 7 grants.
What is Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $11,036, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation give grants?
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (21%) and Vermont (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improve education" (8 grants).
Who are Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The New School ($32,804), Morehouse College ($28,127) and Middlebury College ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation?
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, a religious organization, land conservation, teen and young adult emotional health, and student leadership development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6397016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Patrick J Durkin Charitable Foundation 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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