THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN

EIN: 060737286 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

DARIEN, CT

Total Revenue
$1,298,661
Total Expenses
$1,359,304
Total Assets
$3,316,185
Net Assets
$2,544,932
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
MELISSA WILLIAMS
Phone
2036558775
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN, founded in 1951, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

PROMOTE & SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS & NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,242,363
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $91,037
Other Revenue $-34,739
TOTAL REVENUE $1,298,661

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $790,021
Salaries & Benefits $400,070
Fundraising Expenses $218,960
Program Expenses $1,085,816
Other Expenses $169,213
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,359,304

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,298,661 $1,362,095 0.0%
Expenses $1,359,304 $1,288,280 +0.1%
Net Income $-60,643 $73,815 -1.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
7
Volunteers
1437

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$0
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRANDI MANISCALCO PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WILLIAMS FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY BERENTSON SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK DILORENZO TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNAH LEWIS VP COMMUNITY INITIATIVES 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDI SUFRIN VP OUTREACH 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN THOMPSON VP GOVERNANCE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEGRA ERICKSON VP COMMUNITY GRANTS 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN ACKERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BOWEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN EBLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER FALLON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GALLAGHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY DUPONT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY SHERIDAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES GALANTE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE GARTLAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY GEHRKE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BAURMEISTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE GAZE TALWALKAR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN TREESH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON DESOIZA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE PIKIEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET KING EXEC DIRECTOR (RETIRED 11/1/24) 40.00
Highest
$103,566 $0 $103,566
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,298,661 $1,359,304 $3,316,185 $-60,643
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,216,342 $1,182,399 $2,831,636 $33,943
2023 $1,238,027 $1,203,308 $2,831,637 $34,719
2023 $1,216,342 $1,182,399 $2,831,636 $33,943
2022 $1,011,639 $1,040,381 $2,562,096 $-28,742
2021 $1,180,298 $1,096,080 $2,839,312 $84,218
2020 $2,281,586 $1,091,514 $2,535,687 $1,190,072
2019 $1,246,695 $1,113,975 $1,201,648 $132,720
2018 $1,277,400 $1,304,547 $1,152,913 $-27,147
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