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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-6723443

Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Florham Park, NJ. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 62 grants and $9.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
The foundation does not have a submission deadline for applications
Restrictions
The foundation does not have limitation on awards

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $9,462,500

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $110,054,745
  • Tax year 2024

    $6,905,000

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $111,338,164
  • Tax year 2023

    $6,830,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $111,406,537
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,892,500

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $113,605,031
  • Tax year 2021

    $7,193,500

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $119,124,221
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,885,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $113,556,011

Grants paid in 2025

62 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Morristown Medical Center FoundationMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $1,000,000
  2. Tri-County Scholarship FundMendham, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $675,000
  3. Habitat for Humanity (morris)Randolph, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $575,000
  4. Midland SchoolNorth Branch, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $550,000
  5. Center for Great ExpectationsSomerset, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $500,000
  6. Crossroads for HopeBedminster, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $500,000
  7. Summit Speech SchoolNew Providence, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $500,000
  8. Uncommon ThreadStirling, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $500,000
  9. Eva's VillagePaterson, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $425,000
  10. Deidre's HouseMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $350,000
  11. Casa of Morris & Essex CountiesMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $300,000
  12. Common Ground Grief CenterManasquan, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $300,000
  13. Andean Health & DevelopmentCarol Stream, IL

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  14. Center for Evaluation & CounselingParsippany, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  15. Interfaith Food PantryMorris Plains, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  16. Lake George AssociationLake George, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  17. Lake George Land ConservancyBolton LNDG, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  18. NourishnjDover, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  19. Franklin University - SwitzerlandNew York, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $250,000
  20. Bonnie BraeBasking Ridge, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $175,000
  21. American Red Cross - Disaster ReliefFairfield, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $150,000
  22. Cheshire HomeFlorham Park, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $150,000
  23. Patriots PATH - Boy ScoutsCedar Knolls, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $150,000
  24. Preschool AdvantageMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $150,000
  25. Community in CrisisLiberty Cor, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $125,000
  26. Sound Start FoundationMountain Lakes, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $100,000
  27. Seeing EyeMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $75,000
  28. American Cancer SocietyManasquan, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $50,000
  29. Mental Health Assoc of NJSpringfield, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $50,000
  30. Scholarship Fund for Inner - City ChildrenNewark, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $30,000
  31. Jersey Battered Women's ServiceMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $25,000
  32. Make A Wish New Jersey Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing PlaceMonroe Township, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $25,000
  33. NJ Coalition to End Domestic ViolenceHamilton, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $25,000
  34. St Jude's Childrens HospitalMemphis, TN

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $25,000
  35. Summit Health CaresNew Providence, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $25,000
  36. Our Lady of Mount CarmelBoonton, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $25,000
  37. Halos for AngelsFlorham Park, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $10,000
  38. Saint Huberts GiraldaMadison, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $10,000
  39. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  40. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  41. American Lung AssociationChicago, IL

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  42. Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  43. Avidd Community Services (bethel Ridge Corporation)Denville, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  44. Children of Fallen PatriotsReston, VA

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  45. Covenant HouseNewark, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  46. Fort Ticonderoga AssociationTiconderoga, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  47. Fresh Air Fund of Greater NewarkNewark, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  48. Hague Volunteer Fire DepartmentHague, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  49. March of DimesArlington, VA

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  50. Multiple Sclerosis AssociationCherry Hill, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  51. Special Olympics New JerseyLawrenceville, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  52. St John of God (school for Special Children)Westville, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  53. The Bowery Mission (NYC Rescue Mission)New York, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  54. The Doe FundNew York, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  55. UNICEFNew York, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  56. United Way of MorrisMorristown, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  57. USOWashington, DC

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  58. YounityLawrenceville, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $7,500
  59. US Olympic CommitteeColorado Springs, CO

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $5,000
  60. Florham Park Fire DeptFlorham Park, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $2,500
  61. Florham Park First Aid SquadFlorham Park, NJ

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $2,500
  62. Ronald McDonald House NYNew York, NY

    To further advance the organizations charitable purpose

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $1,575,00036% of the total
  2. Human services6 grants $935,00021% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $500,00011% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $425,00010% of the total
  5. Mental health2 grants $375,0009% of the total
  6. Arts and culture2 grants $257,5006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes9 grants $327,5007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Jersey44 grants $8,347,500
  2. New York9 grants $790,000
  3. Illinois2 grants $257,500
  4. Tennessee1 grant $25,000
  5. Georgia2 grants $15,000
  6. District of Columbia1 grant $7,500
  7. Texas1 grant $7,500
  8. Virginia1 grant $7,500
  9. Colorado1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael T HanifinCO-TRUSTEE Hours 30Pay $350,000
  • Kevin J O'DonnellCO-TRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $175,000

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