Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- One grant can be awarded by the foundation to an organization within one calendar year.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Political activities
- Not eligible: Cultural projects
- Not eligible: Operating budgets
- Not eligible: Ensuring resources directly benefit those in need
- Not eligible: The following purposes:Political Or Lobbying Activities
- Not eligible: Environmental Or Cultural Projects.
- Not eligible: Capital Or Annual Campaigns.
- Not eligible: Endowments.
- Not eligible: Deficit Or Debt Reduction.
- Not eligible: Loans Or Housing Projects.
Overview
Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026
Summary
The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program supports non-profit organizations in New Jersey that provide opportunities for disadvantaged individuals. With grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, the foundation focuses on innovative programs that solve critical issues rather than operational needs. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation does not fund political activities, cultural projects, or operating budgets, ensuring resources directly benefit those in need.Overview
The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation, focuses on programs and projects that provide opportunities to children and adults who are physically, mentally, or economically disadvantaged. The Foundation concentrates on small, non-profit organizations, primarily in New Jersey, that provide programs and projects to prevent or solve problems, rather than operational needs. Mission Statement The mission of the Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation is to support non-profit organizations that enrich and improve the quality of life for individuals primarily located in the New Jersey area. The focus is to encourage innovative programs and projects that benefit and improve the lives of children and individuals who are physically, mentally, or economically disadvantaged. Contact UsGrants are awarded for one year and typically range from $1,000 to $15,000. Recipients are required to report on the program that was funded and evaluate its effectiveness.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are awarded to organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. One grant can be awarded by the foundation to an organization within one calendar year.Ineligibility
The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation does not award grants for the following purposes:Political Or Lobbying Activities.Environmental Or Cultural Projects.Capital Or Annual Campaigns.Endowments.Operating Budgets.Deficit Or Debt Reduction.Loans Or Housing Projects.What Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 88
- Total given
- $762K
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Range
- $2,000–$25K
- By dollars: New Jersey 57%, Pennsylvania 12%, Massachusetts 10%. Top recipient cities: Morristown, NJ; West Chester, PA; New Brunswick, NJ.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation · Clark, NJ
Pediatric cancer family services program
$25K
Plan-NJ · Somerville, NJ
Promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities
$25K
Why ME Inc · Worcester, MA
Support service to families with children dealing with cancer
$25K
Adler Aphasia Center · Maywood, NJ
Caregiver support virtual therapeutic programming
$20K
Home of the Sparrow · Exton, PA
Graduate outreach program
$20K
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