Thomas & Annette Dircks Family

Foundation · Grantmaker PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL EIN: 81-0816090

The Thomas and Annette Dircks Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Established in 2016, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.4M

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$252K

-6.0% YoY

Grant Count

-3.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-2.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas & Annette Dircks Family 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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Wildlife conservation
Reproductive health
Nonprofit support

Grantmaking

Average Grant

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

New York
Florida
New Jersey

Grant Distribution by State

New York $512K (50%)

New Jersey $164K (16%)

Florida $150K (15%)

California $50K (5%)

Oklahoma $33K (3%)

North Carolina $22K (2%)

Indiana $20K (2%)

Virginia $15K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Maryland Maine North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oklahoma Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonBaltimoreBooneBoontonBridgehamptonBronxBronxvilleBrooklynCedar KnollsCharlotteColumbia FallsEast HamptonEdisonElkhartHackensackHampton BaysHowellIndianapolisJacksonvilleJacksonville Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Resources:

Total assets: $5,399,070 (as of 2024)
Total liabilities: $0 (as of 2024)

Annual Activity:

Total giving: $252,000
Revenue: $733,944 (2024)
Expenses: $257,000 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,399,070	$5,253,292	$5,452,514
Revenue	$733,944	$209,176	$59,342
Expenses	$257,500	$273,525	$261,533
Qualifying Distributions	$257,500	$273,500	$261,500
Net Investment Income	$588,608	$204,088	$85,594
Distributable Amount	$249,860	$259,648	$330,754

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

228 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Athansius Church ($15,000), Patriot's Path Council Inc ($13,000), A Moment of Magic ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A MOMENT OF MAGIC BRONX, NY	CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT	$10,000
AMARYLLIS FARM EQUINE RESCUES SOUTHHAMPTON, NY	EQUINE RESCUE	$10,000
AYLA'S ACRES ST AUGUSTINE, FL	SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE CARE OF ANIMALS	$3,000
BEACHES EMERGENCY ASSIST MINISTRY JACKSONVILLE, FL	COMMUNITY & SOCIAL OUTREACH	$2,000
BETTY GRIFFIN CENTER ST AUGUSTINE, FL	OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THRIFT STORES	$6,000
C TREE BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY	EQUINE THERAPY	$5,000
CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT JACKSONVILLE, FL	COMMUNITY & SOCIAL OUTREACH	$3,000
CELTIC CHARMS HOWELL, NJ	EQUINE THERAPY	$8,000
COMPANIONS FOR HEROES ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA	COMPANION ANIMALS FOR HEROES	$3,000
DECK THE CHAIRS JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL	PROMOTE A FESTIVE HOLIDAY EVENT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS C DIRCKS	CHAIRMAN, TR	—	—
ANNETTE DIRCKS	PRESIDENT; S	—	—
CURT R DIRCKS	TRUSTEE	—	—
STEVEN T DIRCKS	TRUSTEE	—	—
LAUREN K DIRCKS	TRUSTEE	—	—
THOMAS E DIRCKS	TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Wildlife conservation • Reproductive health • Nonprofit support

How do I apply for a grant from Thomas & Annette Dircks Family?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $252,000 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $1,000–$16,000 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources **Recent Financial Activity:** • Revenue: $733,944 (fiscal year 2024) • Expenses: $257,000 (fiscal year 2024)

Where does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • New York • Florida • New Jersey

What size grants does Thomas & Annette Dircks Family award?

In 2024, Thomas & Annette Dircks Family awarded 52 grants totaling $252K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thomas & Annette Dircks Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thomas & Annette Dircks Family reported a distributable amount of $250K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Thomas & Annette Dircks Family's EIN?

Thomas & Annette Dircks Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0816090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.