The Darden Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1533372 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $30,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Research | $50,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Research | $30,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | Research | $25,000 |
| Md Anderson | Houston, TX | Research | $25,000 |
| National Center for Missing Children | Alexandria, VA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Tulsa University | Tulsa, OK | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Research | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $263,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611979349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1533372
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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