The Darby Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 80-0089734 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$624K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
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
73% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | Lgbtq+ rights | $150,000 |
| Artistic Freedom Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | Protection of artists from political persecution | $90,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation US | Brooklyn, NY | Environmental protection | $75,000 |
| Polaris Village Ministries | Easton, MD | Socially just early education | $60,000 |
| North Cascades Institute | Sedro Woolley, WA | Environmental education | $50,000 |
| Share My Meals | Princeton, NJ | Food support | $40,000 |
| World Food Program | Washington, DC | Food support | $40,000 |
| Harwich Conservation Trust | South Harwich, MA | Land preservation | $35,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Flagstaff, AZ | Colorado plateau environmental advocacy | $30,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Educational scholarships | $15,000 |
| Helpoutkawaguchi O'connor Initiative | Seattle, WA | Trans rights and lives | $12,000 |
| Resources | Bellingham, WA | Environmental advocacy & policy | $10,000 |
| Cosee | Seattle, WA | Environmental education | $7,500 |
| Building African American Minds | Easton, MD | Afterschool programs | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Biodiversity protection | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $624,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $730,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $985,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101962
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0089734
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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