The Nancy Dirom Foundation
The Nancy Dirom Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lynchburg, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $70K.
The Nancy Dirom Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nancy Dirom Foundation gave $70K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $69,643
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $11,607
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Nancy Dirom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Lynchburg Humane Society ($25K). Together the top 6 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Humane Society Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $14,643 |
| Boonsboro United Methodist Church Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $249 | $75,670 | $69,643 | 6 | $621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy Dirom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $621 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nancy Dirom Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John F. Richards
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New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Dirom
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New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Gerhardt
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New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Nancy Dirom Foundation
How much does The Nancy Dirom Foundation give each year?
The Nancy Dirom Foundation gave $70K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Nancy Dirom Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nancy Dirom Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,607, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nancy Dirom Foundation give grants?
The Nancy Dirom Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (6 grants).
Does The Nancy Dirom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Nancy Dirom Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The Nancy Dirom Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nancy Dirom Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Lynchburg Humane Society ($25,000), Salvation Army ($14,643) and Boonsboro United Methodist Church ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Nancy Dirom Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Nancy Dirom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $621 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Nancy Dirom Foundation's EIN?
The Nancy Dirom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6252848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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