Darden Restaurants Inc Foundation

Giving by year

0% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

How to apply

How to apply

Proposals will be considered only if they include the following documentation: 1. Name, address and telephone number of the organization 2. Contact person and title 3. Background information including history and purpose of the charity 4. Copy of the irs exemption letter verifying 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status 5. Latest audited financial report 6. Current operating budget and sources of income 7. List of names and professional affiliations of directors and trustees 8. W-9 form additionally, the following information regarding the particular program for which funding is being sought must be provided: 1. Purpose and objectives of the program 2. The needs being addressed 3. Plan of action and time frame 4. Total funding required and projected resources 5. The amount requested 6. How the project's success will be determined

Restrictions

Darden restaurants, INC. Foundation generally does not fund the following: 1. Organizations which do not have 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status 2. Event sponsorships (walks, runs, etc.) 3. Religious organizations for religious purposes 4. Political candidates or lobbying organizations 5. National or local chapters of disease-specific organizations 6. National conferences, sports events and other one-time, short-term events 7. Athletic team sponsorships or scholarships 8. Anti-business groups 9. Team sponsorships or athletic scholarships 10. Capital campaigns 11. Travel expenses for groups or individuals 12. Individuals seeking scholarships 13. Health-related funding requests 14. Fund-raising activities, such as galas, benefits, dinners and sporting events 15. Goodwill advertising, souvenir journals or dinner programs 16. Donations to fraternities or sororities 17. Organizations outside the United States and its territories or Canada

Contact

Stephanie Ghertner

Address

1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32837

Phone

4072455115

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 31 May 2025.