Darrow Foundation
Historical FunderNovato, California · EIN 94-6083390 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS E MARTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 7200 REDWOOD BLVD STE 325, NOVATO CA 94945 |
| Phone | 4158986400 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST LIST THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST AND PROVIDE PROOF OF THEIR TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS FOR DECEMBER 31 GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 1ST. |
| Restrictions | NONE. HOWEVER, PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT RESIDE OR PERFORM SERVICES IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Rafael, CA | Eleemosynary | $8,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | San Francisco, CA | Eleemosynary | $8,000 |
| Marin Foster Care | San Rafael, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | San Francisco, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Homeward Bound | Novato, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| St Raphael's School | San Rafael, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| St Anthony's Dining Room | San Francisco, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | San Rafael, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Spaulding Marine Center | Sausalito, CA | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Baltimore, MD | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Bloom Marin | San Rafael, CA | Eleemosynary | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | Alameda, CA | Eleemosynary | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501339349102450
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6083390
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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