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Filing year 2023

THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC

Darien, Connecticut·EIN 91-1949730·NTEE B112 · Education·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$709k
Total assets
$3.2M
Total expenses
$522k
Reported officers
25
Mission

THE DARIEN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR DARIEN'S YOUTH, SUPPORT TOWN SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES, ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN DARIEN, AND OTHERWISE BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF DARIEN, CONNECTICUT. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND CORPORATE DONORS WHO WISH TO SUPPORT WORTHY TOWN PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL INITIATIVES FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND OTHER LOCAL OR TOWN ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S BROAD AND DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRIVES TO APPLY A CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY IN REVIEWING GRANT REQUESTS AND HOLDING GRANT RECIPIENTS ACCOUNTABLE. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S REVENUES COME FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

Reported officers (all unpaid)

No paid executives reported in 2023. THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC reported 25 unpaid officers and board members on its 990.

Director/chairman
Director/chair Police Grant
Director/nom Com Chair
Director
Director
Director/daf Media Chair
Director/investment Chair/da Comm Chair
Director/fundraising Co-chair
Director
Director/schools Co-char
Director/benefit Chair
Director
Director/outreach Co-chair
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director/lawyer
Director/fundraising Co-chair
Officer/tech Chair
Officer/treasurer
Officer/ Daf Media Co-chair
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Officer
Officer/co-treasurer
Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2022, the highest total compensation at THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.

This organization (2022)
7%
Sector median
7%
Middle half of sector
2% to 17%

Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Funded by

Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.

Financial trend

Revenue and expenses over time

THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.

RevenueExpenses
$540k
$835k
2022
$709k
$522k
2023
Total revenue and total expenses from IRS Form 990 filings.
Sector benchmark

What Education executives earn in Connecticut

THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable education organization in Connecticut earns a median of $117,504.

25th percentile
$54k
Median
$117,504
75th percentile
$218k
90th percentile
$492k

These are education sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 385 organizations across 385 filings (2021 – 2024).

See full Education pay data for Connecticut

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FAQ

Common questions about THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC

What are THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE DARIEN FOUNDATION INC reported $709k in total revenue and $522k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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