The Darabont Charitable Trust
Gave $1M in 2025Monterey, California · EIN 87-3427332 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $1,000,000.
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How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Sara Rae Darabont |
|---|---|
| Address | 2969 Monterey Salinas Hwy No 4a, Monterey CA 93940 |
| Phone | (626) 755-1264 |
| rae.darabont@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | There is no specific form for application. All application letters must be presented to the trustees in writing and a digital version by email. The requested digital version should be sent in PDF format to rae.darabont@gmail.com. Proposals should be clear and concise. 1. The application letter should be introduced with a brief summary that sets forth the exact amount requested, an explanation of the need for the subject of the grant, and the objectives to be achieved. 2. The application should provide financial information, including a budget for the project to be assisted by the grant. 3. The application should state whether a grant for the same or similar purpose is presently being sought from other foundations or other sources and if so, which ones. 4. The application should include current financial information about the applicant and proof of the applicants current tax-exempt status. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
- Faith-Based grants in California1 of its grant, $1M · 2,307 foundations
- Housing grants in California1 of its grant, $1M · 977 foundations
- Animal Welfare grants in California1 of its grant, $15K · 2,261 foundations
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Restoration Ministry Ein 20-8238084 | Pacific Grove, CA | For the specific purpose of purchasing the bridge gatehouse (which currently provides housing for residents of bridge restorations… | $1,000,000 |
| Birchbark Foundation Ein 81-2531220 | Santa Cruz, CA | For the purpose of supporting the organization that honors the human-animal bond through financial assistance to vulnerable families faced… | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,015,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,000,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642309349100234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3427332
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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