The Darien Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

The Darien Foundation Inc, operating under the name The Darien Foundation For Technology & Community, is located in Darien, CT. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Darien Foundation For Technology & Community is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Darien Foundation For Technology & Community generated $689.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $710.9k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Darien Foundation For Technology & Community has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $2,589,661. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE DARIEN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR DARIEN'S YOUTH, SUPPORT TOWN SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES, ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN DARIEN, AND OTHERWISE BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF DARIEN, CONNECTICUT. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND CORPORATE DONORS WHO WISH TO SUPPORT WORTHY TOWN PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL INITIATIVES FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND OTHER LOCAL OR TOWN ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S BROAD AND DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRIVES TO APPLY A CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY IN REVIEWING GRANT REQUESTS AND HOLDING GRANT RECIPIENTS ACCOUNTABLE. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S REVENUES COME FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TO CORBIN CARES TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE FOOD-INSECURE IN DARIEN AND TO ESSENTIAL & FRONTLINE WORKERS IN DARIEN


TO THE DARIEN POLICE DEPARTMENT AN INCREASE ON THE PREVIOUS GRANT OF $109,091 AWARDED IN 2020 TO FUND A ROUTER TO FACILITATE USE OF THE TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIED IN THAT 2020 GRANT


TO DARIEN ARTS CENTER FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM PROJECT


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Woodberry
Executive Director
$51,042
Eric Gaaserud
Officer
$0
Guy Winsinski
Officer
$0
Paige Kyle
Officer
$0
Sarah Lyden
Officer
$0
Laurie Orem
Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$577,183
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $266,017
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$577,183
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $59,333
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $53,039
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $689,555

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Darien Foundation Inc has awarded $585,338 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: TO DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE ROBOTIC PROGRAM

$213,000

DARIEN ARTS CENTER

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Darien, CT

PURPOSE: TO DARIEN ARTS CENTER FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM PROJECT

$100,000

CORBIN CARES

PURPOSE: TO CORBIN CARES TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE FOOD-INSECURE IN DARIEN AND TO ESSENTIAL & FRONTLINE WORKERS IN DARIEN

$97,683

DARIEN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

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Darien, CT

PURPOSE: TO THE DARIEN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE BUILD-OUT OF THE DAF MEDIA NETWORK

$72,500

Greenwich, CT

PURPOSE: TO ABILIS FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL FOR FOUR INITIATIVES

$65,839

DARIEN EMS POST 53 INC

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Darien, CT

PURPOSE: TO EMS POST 53 FOR THEIR TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

$20,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The Darien Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $100,097.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Chilton Family Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION

$50,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$15,000
522 Foundation Inc

Darien, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$6,250
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation

Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: FURTHER THE DONEE'S MISSION

$6,174
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,851
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