Joseph and Sharon Darcey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWatertown, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1715481 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
8% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Watertown | Watertown, WI | Program support | $100,000 |
| Watertown Community Foundation | Watertown, WI | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| St Jude Academy | Watertown, WI | Program support | $40,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society | Watertown, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Watertown Capital Campaign | Watertown, WI | Fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Uw Madison Foundation | Madison, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Watertown Historical Society | Watertown, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Watertown Education Foundation | Watertown, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Watertown Community Foundation | Watertown, WI | Airport upgrade | $4,000 |
| Watertown Community Concert Series | Watertown, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Watertown Main Street Program | Watertown, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($68,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $329,379 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1715481
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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