Private foundation · Florham Park, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Margaret A Darrin Charitable Trust
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 61 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $9.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.5M | $25K | 1 |
| 2024 | $6.9M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $6.8M | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Margaret a darrin charitable trust · florham park · 9738222905
- What to send
- Brief letter describing charity and purpose of contribution
- Deadlines
- The foundation does not have a submission deadline for applications
- Limits
- The foundation does not have limitation on awards
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael T HanifinCo-trustee
- Kevin J O'donnellCo-trustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To further advance the organizations charitable purpose
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To further advance the organizations charitable purpose | $25K |