Private foundation · EIN 06-6387233 · Chicago, Illinois

Robert F and Eva H Dirkes Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $128K total, median $64K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$128K
Median grant
$64K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barnard College Planned GivingNew York, NYGeneral$64K
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJGeneral$64K

By state: New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Robert F and Eva H Dirkes Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Chase Manhatten Bk of Ct Ttee, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert F and Eva H Dirkes Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert F and Eva H Dirkes Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $128K across 2 grants, a median of $64K.

Where does Robert F and Eva H Dirkes Fund give?

New York (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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