The Darien Foundation Inc
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 …
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The Darien Foundation Inc is a education organization based in DARIEN, United States. Annual revenue: $690K. EIN: 911949730.
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Mission
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.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Darien Foundation Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Darien Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Darien, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 911949730. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $540K in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Darien Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911949730. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Darien Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
The Darien Foundation Inc is located in Darien, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Darien Foundation Inc has $540K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Darien Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $540K in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Darien Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Darien Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Darien Foundation Inc is a education organization based in DARIEN, United States. Annual revenue: $690K. EIN: 911949730. The Darien Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $540K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to The Darien Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Darien Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911949730, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 80 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 80 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Darien Foundation Inc
- What is The Darien Foundation Inc?
- The Darien Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Darien, United States. The Darien Foundation Inc is a education organization based in DARIEN, United States. Annual revenue: $690K. EIN: 911949730.
- When was The Darien Foundation Inc founded?
- The Darien Foundation Inc was founded in 1998.
- Who leads The Darien Foundation Inc?
- Kerry Coppola serves as TREASURER.
- Where is The Darien Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Darien, CT, United States.
- What is The Darien Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Darien Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- The Darien Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Darien Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911949730.
- What is The Darien Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.darienfoundation.org