The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6874901 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD L STACK |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE SUITE 1310, LOS ANGELES CA 900712600 |
| Phone | 2136835200 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. 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
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Religious liberty clinic | $500,000 |
| Chapman University School of Law | Orange, CA | Academic chair | $250,000 |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Facilities | $250,000 |
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas, CA | Facilities renovations | $100,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Religous liberty clinic | $100,000 |
| Usd School of Law | San Diego, CA | Originalism center | $75,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Program support | $60,000 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Oakland, CA | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies | Washington, DC | California program support | $50,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Internship program | $49,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $45,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Legal clinic | $25,000 |
| Loyola Law School | Los Angeles, CA | Student scholarships | $20,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | Student scholarships | $15,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Upland, CA | Fellowship program | $15,000 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | Rosemead, CA | Student scholarships | $15,000 |
| LA Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Education program | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Van nuys hs equipment | $15,000 |
| Chapman University School of Law | Orange, CA | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Indiv Rights in Education | Philadelphia, PA | Legal internship | $10,000 |
| Hope International University | Fullerton, CA | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | Santa Monica, CA | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Western Christian Schools | Claremont, CA | Student scholorships | $10,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | Student scholorships | $10,000 |
| William Jessup Univ | Rocklin, CA | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Biola | LA Mirada, CA | Student scholarships | $5,000 |
| Blind Children's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Education program | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Vista | Vista, CA | Education program | $5,000 |
| Exceptional Childrens Foundation | Culver City, CA | Education program | $5,000 |
| Festival of the Arts | Laguna Beach, CA | Education program | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Program support | $1,000,000 |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Facilities construction | $250,000 |
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas, CA | Library renovation | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,860,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $2,100,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6874901
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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