The Darabont Charitable Trust

EIN 873427332

Pasadena, CA 91101 |(310) 962-8214

Total Given 2022–2024
$3.0M
22 grants · $1.0M avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $11K–$50K
grant size
40%
supporter · 6/15 multi-year
repeat
$20.3M
Assets (2024)
15
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Environment Human Services Youth Development Religion

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person SARA RAE DARABONT
Phone (310) 962-8214
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply THERE IS NO SPECIFIC FORM FOR APPLICATION. ALL APPLICATION LETTERS MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE TRUSTEES IN WRITING AND A DIGITAL VERSION BY EMAIL. THE REQUESTED DIGITAL VERSION SHOULD BE SENT IN PDF FORMAT TO RAE.DARABONT@GMAIL.COM. PROPOSALS SHOULD BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. 1. THE APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE INTRODUCED WITH A BRIEF SUMMARY THAT SETS FORTH THE EXACT AMOUNT REQUESTED, AN EXPLANATION OF THE NEED FOR THE SUBJECT OF THE GRANT, AND THE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED. 2. THE APPLICATION SHOULD PROVIDE FINANCIAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING A BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT TO BE ASSISTED BY THE GRANT. 3. THE APPLICATION SHOULD STATE WHETHER A GRANT FOR THE SAME OR SIMILAR PURPOSE IS PRESENTLY BEING SOUGHT FROM OTHER FOUNDATIONS OR OTHER SOURCES AND IF SO, WHICH ONES. 4. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE CURRENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT AND PROOF OF THE APPLICANTS CURRENT TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Restrictions NONE

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2021 N/A $21.6M $21.5M N/A
2022 $1.5M $19.4M $-2K 1
2023 $500K $20.1M $688K 12
2024 $1.0M $20.3M $1.0M 9

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 22 grants on record

Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$11K
Median
$50K
Average
$136K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$1.5M

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

SD
Sara Rae Darabont 4+ yrs
Trustee
FD
Frank Darabont 4+ yrs
Trustee

Grants Awarded (22 total)

Purpose
Bridge Restoration Ministry Ein 20-8238084 Pacific Grove, CA $1,500,000 FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PURCHASING THE BRIDGE GATEHOUSE (WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS OF... 2022
Bridge Restoration Ministry Ein 20-8238084 Pacific Grove, CA $700,000 FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PURCHASING THE BRIDGE GATEHOUSE (WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS OF... 2024
Bridge Restoration Ministry Ein 20-8238084 Pacific Grove, CA $100,000 FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF PURCHASING THE BRIDGE GATEHOUSE (WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS OF... 2023
Ratio Christi Inc Ein 27-4733824 Merrillville, IN $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT EQUIPS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO GIVE HISTORICAL,... 2023
Wild Nest Bird Rehab Ein 85-3107977 Decatur, GA $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REHABILITATING GEORGIA'S INJURED AND ORPHANED BIRDS FOR... 2024
Forever Found Ein 27-2568005 Simi Valley, CA $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PREVENTS THE EXPLOITATION OF OUR CHILDREN, TO SUPPORT THE RESCUE... 2023
California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation Ein 95-6530738 Costa Mesa, CA $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AID TO ITS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN... 2023
Max'S Helping Paws Foundation Ein 81-2990529 Carmel, CA $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION'S STRUCTURED PROGRAMS (GET 'EM TO THE VET, SHORT-TERM CARE AND... 2023
The Als Association Ein 13-3271855 Arlington, VA $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CARE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ALS... 2023
The Historic Ohio State Reformatory Ein 34-1796427 Mansfield, OH $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF THE OHIO STATE REFORMATORY 2023
Forever Found Ein 27-2568005 Simi Valley, CA $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PREVENTS THE EXPLOITATION OF OUR CHILDREN, TO SUPPORT THE RESCUE... 2024
The Historic Ohio State Reformatory Ein 34-1796427 Mansfield, OH $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF THE OHIO STATE REFORMATORY 2024
Small Dog Rescue Ein 82-1103050 Glendale, CA $30,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY CARE AND SHELTER FOR STRAY, ABANDONED AND... 2024
Ratio Christi Inc Ein 27-4733824 Merrillville, IN $25,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT EQUIPS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO GIVE HISTORICAL,... 2024
Animal Friends Rescue Project Ein 77-0491141 Pacific Grove, CA $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES GOOD PERMANENT HOMES FOR ABANDONED, STRAY, AND ABUSED... 2024
Max'S Helping Paws Foundation Ein 81-2990529 Carmel, CA $15,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION'S STRUCTURED PROGRAMS (GET 'EM TO THE VET, SHORT-TERM CARE AND... 2024
Animal Friends Rescue Project Ein 77-0491141 Pacific Grove, CA $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES GOOD PERMANENT HOMES FOR ABANDONED, STRAY, AND ABUSED... 2023
American Lebanese Syrian Assoc Char Inc Ein 35-1044585 Memphis, TN $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES FUNDS FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH... 2023
Birchbark Foundation Ein 81-2531220 Santa Cruz, CA $10,000 BIRCHBARK FOUNDATION PROTECTS AND HONORS THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VULNERABLE... 2023
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue Ein 27-1154816 Pacific Grove, CA $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RESOURCE AND ADVOCATING FOR SENIOR DOGS AND SENIOR PEOPLE ON THE CENTRAL COAST. 2023
Smile Train Ein 13-3661416) New York, NY $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CHARITY THAT PROVIDES CORRECTIVE SURGERY FOR CHILDREN WITH CLEFT LIPS AND PALATES. 2023
Mighty Hearts Project Ein #83-0707897 Newbury Park, CA $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ORGANISATION THAT EDUCATES VETERINARY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE MITRAL... 2024