The Darren Waller Foundation Inc
The purpose of the foundation is to equip youth to avoid and overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol and support youth and their families during their recovery and treatment journey.
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Darren Waller Foundation Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +70.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $115,990
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Darren Waller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shine a Light Foundation ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Darren Waller Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $385K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shine a Light Foundation Las Vegas, NV | GRANT | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,990 | $317,095 | $375,454 | $60,000 | 1 | $9,625 |
| 2023 | $195,039 | $619,493 | $595,273 | $70,320 | 2 | $25 |
| 2022 | $174,001 | $1,006,600 | $1,084,955 | $384,700 | 2 | $50 |
| 2021 | $249,674 | $672,587 | $583,579 | $140,247 | 1 | $78 |
| 2020 | $160,666 | $290,865 | $130,199 | — | — | $16 |
About The Darren Waller Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Covington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc is led by Darren Waller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darren Waller
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlena Waller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Prentice
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Prentice
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
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 The Darren Waller Foundation Inc
How much does The Darren Waller Foundation Inc give each year?
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
How large is The Darren Waller Foundation Inc?
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc reported $116K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $317K.
Where does The Darren Waller Foundation Inc operate?
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is The Darren Waller Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4787539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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