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Bains Dircks Foundation

Preselected recipients only Novi, Michigan · EIN 854373663

Bains Dircks Foundation is a private foundation in Novi, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Bains Dircks Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bains Dircks Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$5,000
Kansas1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy Family Catholic Church
Novi, MI
Program support$3,500
Living & Learning Enrichment Center
Northville, MI
Program support$1,000
Archdiocese of Detroit
Detroit, MI
Program support$500
Operation Smile
Topeka, KS
Program support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bains Dircks Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bains Dircks Foundation give?

$5,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs Bains Dircks Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William C Dircks (President) and Thomas B Dircks (Trustee).

What does Bains Dircks Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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