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Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc

Dunstable, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 223135737  ·  Private foundation

Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dunstable, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $635K in grants paid and $14.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 521 individual grants from this funder — $4.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$635K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.7M
Total assets
521
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc funds

Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, disability services, domestic violence, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Adult EducationDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
College of Mt St Vincent
SCHOLARSHIP
Riverdale, NY$25K2022
Why Me Inc
SUPPORT SERVICE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN DEALING WITH CANCER
Worcester, MA$25K2024
Adler Aphasia Center
CAREGIVER SUPPORT VIRTUAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING
Maywood, NJ$25K2024
Plan-nj
PROMOTING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Somerville, NJ$20K2024
The Michael Linsow Respite Center
PROVIDE INTENSIVE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Hopkinton, MA$20K2024
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
PEDIATRIC CANCER FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM
Clark, NJ$20K2024
Quest Therapeutic Services
Physical and Occupational Therapy Program to Support Children with Special Needs
West Chester, PA$20K2020
Saint Athanasius Church
St. Athanasius Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Brooklyn, NY$20K2020
Maternal & Child Health Consortium
Healthy Start and Family Benefits Programs
West Chester, PA$20K2020
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Scholarships
Riverdale, NY$20K2020
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Foundation
Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS)
Malvern, PA$20K2020
St Athanasius Church
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Brooklyn, NY$20K2023
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Foundation
REHAB HOSPITAL
Malvern, PA$20K2023
Quest Therapeutic Services
PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
West Chester, PA$20K2023
Plan-nj
PROMOTING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Somerville, NJ$20K2023

Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$625K
2018$531K
2020$635K
2022$717K
2023$758K
2024$804K

How to apply for funding from Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc

Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at dircksfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc

Does Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc fund?
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include College of Mt St Vincent, Why Me Inc, Adler Aphasia Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc give in grants?
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc reported $635K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.1M over 521 grants.
Where is Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc located?
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc is based in Dunstable, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223135737.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.