The Daro Foundation Inc
The Daro Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations supporting scholarship assistance, domestic-violence services, education, music, and other charitable activities.
The Daro Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Daro Foundation Inc gave $408K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $407,600
- +177.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,677
- +220.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $14,828,099
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Daro Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1293 Woodland Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 885-0634
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daro Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford University ($260K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 75% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts at 10%, Connecticut at 4%, Washington, DC at 3%, and an individual recipient at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Daro Foundation Inc gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 340% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 50% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2022) to $408K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $408K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarship Assistance | $260,100 |
| REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Waltham, MA | services that address the struggles of women in abusive relationshipS | $25,000 |
| California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CA | Medical and Humane Care for Dogs | $20,000 |
| Connecticut State Music Teachers As Stamford, CT | General Operations | $17,500 |
| Encinitias Unified School District Encinitas, CA | Educational Purposes | $12,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am Washington, DC | General Operations | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| The Cat Connection Waltham, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| SR Stewards Acting for the Environment Hanover, NH | forge a pathway to carbon neutrality by developing and implementing comprehensive community-wide sustainability plans | $5,000 |
| Braver Angels New York, NY | run workshops, debates, and other events where "red and blue" participants attempt to better understand one another's positions and discover their shared values | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,828,099 | $451,787 | $539,534 | $407,600 | 26 | $454,889 | $367,146 | $906,858 |
| 2023 | $14,962,679 | $13,451,921 | $197,160 | $146,850 | 30 | $174,853 | $177,408 | $348,464 |
| 2022 | $2,841,382 | $690,341 | $158,584 | $56,600 | 8 | $89,875 | $88,662 | $206,044 |
| 2021 | $2,296,235 | $489,835 | $129,355 | $92,650 | 2 | $117,552 | $432,167 | $137,980 |
| 2020 | $1,853,104 | $71,055 | $149,217 | $102,600 | 2 | — | $53,891 | $126,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $907K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship assistance, general operations, educational purposes, and support for services addressing domestic violence. The supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms: REACH Beyond Domestic Violence says it works with survivors to foster safety and support and engages communities to promote healthy relationships; the California Native Plant Society says it works to protect native plants and their habitats; and Braver Angels describes its mission as strengthening civil society, including by reducing social polarization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $407,600 through 26 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $260,100, with a median of $4,000. In 2023, it gave $146,850 through 30 grants; in 2022, it gave $56,600 through 8 grants.
The largest 2024 grant was $260,100 to Stanford University for scholarship assistance. Other notable grants included $25,000 to REACH Beyond Domestic Violence for services addressing the struggles of women in abusive relationships; $20,000 to the California Native Plant Society, with the filing listing the purpose as medical and humane care for dogs; $17,500 to Connecticut State Music Teachers Association for general operations; and $12,500 to Encinitas Unified School District for educational purposes. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for general operations and $10,000 to an individual recipient State University Foundation for scholarship assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E Filman as president, Rebecca Macdonald as secretary, and Elisa A Filman as treasurer.
The Daro Foundation Inc is led by Robert E. Filman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E. Filman
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Macdonald
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa A. Filman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Seymour J. Filman (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Daro Foundation Inc
How much does The Daro Foundation Inc give each year?
The Daro Foundation Inc gave $408K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 30 grants.
What is The Daro Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Daro Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $15,677, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daro Foundation Inc give grants?
The Daro Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does The Daro Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of The Daro Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are The Daro Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Daro Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Stanford University ($260,100), REACH Beyond Domestic Violence ($25,000) and California Native Plant Society ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Daro Foundation Inc?
The Daro Foundation Inc reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $455K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $907K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Daro Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship assistance, general operations, educational purposes, and support for services addressing domestic violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daro Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daro Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Daro Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6210464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Daro Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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