The Dirlam Foundation
The Dirlam Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Honesdale, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $704K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Dirlam Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dirlam Foundation gave $35K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,889
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $704,210
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dirlam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Children's Hospital ($10K). Together the top 9 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dirlam Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Children's Hospital Dallas, PA | Financial Aid for Sick Children | $10,000 |
| Wayne Co Coop Agricultural Society Honesdale, PA | Local/County Fair | $8,000 |
| Dessin Animal Shelter Honesdale, PA | Food, Shelter, Vet Care for Animals | $5,000 |
| Hose Company 1 Honesdale, PA | Local Fire Company | $2,500 |
| Protection Engine Co 3 Honesdale, PA | Local Fire Company | $2,500 |
| Alert Hook & Ladder 2 Honesdale, PA | Local Fire Company | $2,500 |
| Texas 4 Fire Company Honesdale, PA | Local Fire Company | $2,500 |
| Hamlin Fire & Rescue Company Hamlin, PA | Local Fire Company | $1,000 |
| Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company Lake Ariel, PA | Local Fire Company | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $704,210 | $56,796 | $36,558 | $35,000 | 9 | $35,000 | $56,796 | $34,555 |
| 2024 | $683,972 | $16,300 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 8 | $25,000 | $16,300 | $34,600 |
| 2023 | $692,672 | $200,000 | $7,328 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $24,992 |
| 2022 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dirlam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dirlam Foundation is led by Roger L. Dirlam, Trustee & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger L. Dirlam
Trustee & President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alfred D. Beck
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Drew Benson Dirlam
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marlee Brooks Dirlam
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Dirlam Foundation
How much does The Dirlam Foundation give each year?
The Dirlam Foundation gave $35K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is The Dirlam Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dirlam Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dirlam Foundation give grants?
The Dirlam Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honesdale, PA (6 grants).
Does The Dirlam Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Dirlam Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Local Fire Company" (6 grants).
Who are The Dirlam Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dirlam Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Philadelphia Children's Hospital ($10,000), Wayne Co Coop Agricultural Society ($8,000) and Dessin Animal Shelter ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dirlam Foundation?
The Dirlam Foundation reported $704K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dirlam Foundation?
The Dirlam Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Honesdale, PA. It holds $704K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Dirlam Foundation's EIN?
The Dirlam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1510032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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