The James E and Allyce Darling
The James E and Allyce Darling is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $994K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $81K.
The James E and Allyce Darling at a glance
In short: The James E and Allyce Darling gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $994,407
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James E and Allyce Darling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Soccer Without Borders Massachusetts ($15K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James E and Allyce Darling gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $78K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer Without Borders Massachusetts East Boston, MA | For Chelsea Girls Program Expansion | $15,000 |
| Community Music Center for Boston Boston, MA | For Cmcb's Youth Development Program | $15,000 |
| Beyond Soccer Inc Lawrence, MA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc Brighton, MA | For Let's Row Scholars Program | $10,000 |
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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 | $994,407 | $88,494 | $75,824 | $50,000 | 4 | $68,801 | $81,471 | $89,783 |
| 2024 | $981,737 | $112,305 | $82,220 | $60,000 | 5 | $76,909 | $106,994 | $81,140 |
| 2023 | $952,258 | $63,665 | $65,515 | $45,000 | 3 | $60,743 | $58,893 | $71,874 |
| 2022 | $954,200 | $13,207 | $68,140 | $45,000 | 4 | $59,117 | $17,225 | $72,699 |
| 2021 | $1,009,045 | $206,642 | $98,946 | $77,500 | 7 | $93,636 | $201,332 | $78,047 |
| 2020 | $901,438 | $38,184 | $90,811 | $70,000 | 7 | — | $31,330 | $68,265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James E and Allyce Darling reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James E and Allyce Darling's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael F. O'Connell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Stacie A. Kosinski
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maura E. Murphy (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned in 2022
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The James E and Allyce Darling
How much does The James E and Allyce Darling give each year?
The James E and Allyce Darling gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is The James E and Allyce Darling's typical grant size?
The James E and Allyce Darling's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $12,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James E and Allyce Darling give grants?
The James E and Allyce Darling gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The James E and Allyce Darling give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The James E and Allyce Darling's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The James E and Allyce Darling?
The James E and Allyce Darling reported $994K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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 James E and Allyce Darling's EIN?
The James E and Allyce Darling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1536989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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