Edward and Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrewer, Maine · EIN 84-6769604 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | Public support | $30,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Bangor, ME | Public support | $25,000 |
| Good Shepperd Food Bank | Hampden, ME | Public support | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor, ME | Public support | $15,000 |
| Mood and Memory Clinic | Bangor, ME | Public support | $15,000 |
| Cancer Care of Maine | Brewer, ME | Public support | $10,000 |
| John Bapst Memorial Hs | Bangor, ME | Public support | $10,000 |
| Mdi Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | Public support | $10,000 |
| Sarah's House | Holden, ME | Public support | $7,500 |
| St John's Catholic School | Brunswick, ME | Public support | $5,000 |
| Maine Veterans Project | Bangor, ME | Public support | $3,200 |
| Bangor Area Recovery Network | Brewer, ME | Public support | $3,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Public support | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Public support | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals Children | Boston, MA | Public support | $2,500 |
| Maine Discovery Museum | Bangor, ME | Public support | $2,500 |
| Bangor Humane Society | Bangor, ME | Public support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Public support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,200 | 18 |
| 2024 | $189,400 | 19 |
| 2023 | $240,300 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6769604
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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