Bains Dircks Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Novi, MI EIN: 85-4373663

Bains Dircks Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Novi, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $118K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.

Key facts about Bains Dircks Foundation

EIN: 85-4373663
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022): $6,500
Grants made (2022): 3
Average grant: $2,167
Median grant: $2,000
Total assets: $118,453
Primary geography: Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who Bains Dircks Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bains Dircks Foundation's 3 itemized 2022 grants were Michigan (100%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).

How Bains Dircks Foundation gives

In 2022 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$118K

Annual Giving

$7K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$2K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bains Dircks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bains Dircks Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $7K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

Michigan

Cities

Grosse Pointe FarmsNorthvilleNovi

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2022
Total Assets	$118,453
Revenue	—
Expenses	$6,500
Qualifying Distributions	$6,500
Net Investment Income	—
Distributable Amount	$5,932

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2022

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest recipients include Holy Family Catholic Church ($2,500), Living & Learning Enrichment Center ($2,000), St Paul in the Lake Church ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Novi, MI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,500
LIVING & LEARNING ENRICHMENT CENTER Northville, MI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000
ST PAUL IN THE LAKE CHURCH Grosse Pointe Farms, MI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2022 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William C Dircks	President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bains Dircks Foundation?

Bains Dircks Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Novi, MI. It holds $118K in total assets as of 2022.

How large is Bains Dircks Foundation?

As of 2022, Bains Dircks Foundation holds $118K in total assets. It awarded 3 grants totaling $7K in 2022.

Where does Bains Dircks Foundation operate?

Bains Dircks Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Bains Dircks Foundation award?

In 2022, Bains Dircks Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $7K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bains Dircks Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Bains Dircks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.