The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Harrisonburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation gave $44K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $43,500
- +228.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,833
- +118.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,053,750
- -3.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was JMU Foundation ($10K). Together the top 9 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $44K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JMU Foundation Harrisonburg, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rocktown History Dayton, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arts Council of Valley Harrisonburg, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Counseling Center Harrisonburg, VA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Explore More Discovery Museum Harrisonburg, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Stephen's Culpeper, VA | Organ Fund | $3,500 |
| Denton Charitable Foundation Penn Laird, VA | Charitable. | $2,000 |
| Younglife Richmond, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sunnyside Retirement Community Harrisonburg, VA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,053,750 | $35,903 | $77,100 | $43,500 | 9 | $43,500 | $2,303 | $44,942 |
| 2025 | $1,094,947 | $36,381 | $40,323 | $13,250 | 6 | $13,250 | $9,308 | $35,045 |
| 2024 | $1,098,889 | $45,787 | $70,795 | $36,852 | 10 | $36,852 | $1,844 | $32,297 |
| 2023 | $1,123,897 | $44,368 | $52,687 | $24,500 | 7 | $24,500 | $6,181 | $32,185 |
| 2022 | $1,132,216 | $40,268 | $60,442 | $36,000 | 4 | $36,000 | $9,826 | $33,100 |
| 2021 | $1,152,390 | $49,771 | $41,054 | $13,500 | 4 | — | $9,217 | $32,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation is led by James C. McHone, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James C. McHone
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne L. Harrison
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation
How much does The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation gave $44K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,833, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisonburg, VA (5 grants).
Does The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include JMU Foundation ($10,000), Rocktown History ($10,000) and Arts Council of Valley ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation?
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 is The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2053093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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