The Dirlam Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dirlam Foundation is a private foundation in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$704,210
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 | $692,672 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 8 | $683,972 |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 9 | $704,210 |
How to apply
| Contact | Roger L Dirlam 250 Sunrise Avenue, Honesdale, PA 18431 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 253-3540 |
| What to submit | Name, address, purpose. |
| Deadlines | By 12/31 |
What The Dirlam Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Children's Hospital Irem Shrine | Financial aid for sick children | $10,000 |
| Wayne Co Coop Agricultural Society | Local/county fair | $8,000 |
| Dessin Animal Shelter | Food, shelter, vet care for animals | $5,000 |
| Hose Company 1 | Local fire company | $2,500 |
| Protection Engine Co 3 | Local fire company | $2,500 |
| Alert Hook & Ladder 2 | Local fire company | $2,500 |
| Texas 4 Fire Company | Local fire company | $2,500 |
| Hamlin Fire & Rescue Company | Local fire company | $1,000 |
| Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company | Local fire company | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger L Dirlam
- Marlee Brooks Dirlam
- Drew Benson Dirlam
- Alfred D Beck
Questions people ask
Does The Dirlam Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By 12/31.
How much does The Dirlam Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Dirlam Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger L Dirlam (Trustee/Pres), Marlee Brooks Dirlam (Trustee), Drew Benson Dirlam (Trustee) and Alfred D Beck (Trustee/Tres).
What does The Dirlam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.