Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation
THOMAS & ANNETTE DIRCKS FAMILY is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In 2024, it made 52 grants totaling $252,000 to charitable organizations.
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation gave $252K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,000
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,846
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,399,070
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2108, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004-2108
Phone: (973) 299-6344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Athansius Church ($15K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 234 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), New Jersey (23%), and Florida (13%). California received 4% and North Carolina 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 52 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2021) to $268K (2023). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Athansius Church Brooklyn, NY | Catholic Church | $15,000 |
| Patriot's Path Council Inc Cedar Knolls, NJ | Establishes Ideals in Youth | $13,000 |
| A Moment of Magic Bronx, NY | Childhood Cancer Support | $10,000 |
| Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescues Southhampton, NY | Equine Rescue | $10,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | Community and Social Outreach | $10,000 |
| NJ Battered Womens Service Morristown, NJ | Protective Services for Women | $10,000 |
| Twin Oaks Horse Association Lake Grove, NY | Equine Rescue | $10,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc-Friendshiphse Boonton, NJ | Community Health Care Services | $10,000 |
| Celtic Charms Howell, NJ | Equine Therapy | $8,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Aid to Hurting People Worldwide | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,399,070 | $733,944 | $257,500 | $252,000 | 52 | $257,500 | $588,608 | $249,860 |
| 2023 | $5,253,292 | $209,176 | $273,525 | $268,000 | 54 | $273,500 | $204,088 | $259,648 |
| 2022 | $5,452,514 | $59,342 | $261,533 | $257,000 | 47 | $261,500 | $85,594 | $330,754 |
| 2021 | $8,465,032 | $2,614,998 | $143,064 | $140,500 | 38 | $143,000 | $1,157,800 | $318,280 |
| 2020 | $5,113,788 | $1,597,451 | $145,500 | $145,000 | 43 | — | $455,292 | $137,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, A Moment of Magic describes its mission as using play to foster joy, connection, and emotional healing for medically vulnerable children and their families. Celtic Charms says it provides care for equines in need, while Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it supports critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations providing emergency medical services, animal care, community assistance, and religious worship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 52 grants totaling $252,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $15,000 to St Athanasius Church for Catholic church purposes; $13,000 to Patriot’s Path Council for youth development; and $10,000 each to A Moment of Magic for childhood cancer support, Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescues and Twin Oaks Horse Association for equine rescue, Harlem Children’s Zone for community and social outreach, NJ Battered Women’s Service for protective services for women, and Visiting Nurse Association-Friendship House for community health care services.
Other 2024 grants included $8,000 to Celtic Charms for equine therapy, $7,500 each to Samaritan’s Purse and Semper Fi & America’s Fund, and $7,500 to Stony Brook Foundation Fund for the Shinnecock Bay restoration project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas C. Dircks as chairman and trustee, Annette Dircks as president, and Curt R. Dircks, Steven T. Dircks, Lauren K. Dircks, and Thomas E. Dircks as trustees.
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation is led by Annette Dircks, President & S since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette Dircks
President & S
President & Secretary → President & S, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Dircks
Chairman & Trustee
Chairman, Treasurer & Trustee → Chairman & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Curt R. Dircks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren K. Dircks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven T. Dircks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation
How much does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation give each year?
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation gave $252K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $268K across 54 grants.
What is Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,846, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation give grants?
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), East Hampton, NY (2 grants) and St Augustine, FL (2 grants).
Does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Military Family Support" (3 grants).
Who are Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Athansius Church ($15,000), Patriot's Path Council Inc ($13,000) and A Moment of Magic ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation?
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $258K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, A Moment of Magic describes its mission as using play to foster joy, connection, and emotional healing for medically vulnerable children and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's EIN?
Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0816090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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