How much funding does Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program provide?

Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program provides US $1,000 - US $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Political activities; Cultural projects; Operating budgets; Ensuring resources directly benefit those in need; The following purposes:Political Or Lobbying Activities.

Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant Program

Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Human & Social Service Grants Grants for Disabled

Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

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

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.

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.
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

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.
28% 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