The Shirk Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Shirk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,100 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,100 | 5 | $939,161 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Survey Monkey Grant Portal None, None, AL 36601 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Grant application, project plan and budget, strategy to track results, prior year awards and how they were used |
| Deadlines | To be stated in foundation posting of application timeline |
| Restrictions | MUST BE IRC SECTION 501c3 ENTITY AND A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER IRC SECTION 509a1 OR 509a2 WITH A FAVORABLE DETERMINATIONLETTER |
What The Shirk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 | $37,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Symphony Inc | Modern romance consort | $25,000 |
| American Camellia Society | Garden improv commemorative brick | $10,500 |
| Mobile Botanical Gardens | 50th anniversary sculpture | $10,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts | Performing arts concerts | $5,000 |
| Gceh Jazz Festival | Jazz festival sponsor | $2,000 |
| Marcus Johnson Jazz Camp | 5 students sponsored for jazz fest | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles M Shirk
- Michael A Shirk
- Sandra Torgrimson-Fox
- Hollace W Briskman
- Virginia Guy
Questions people ask
Does The Shirk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: To be stated in foundation posting of application timeline.
How much does The Shirk Family Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Shirk Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles M Shirk (President and Director), Michael A Shirk (1st VP and Director), Sandra Torgrimson-Fox (2nd VP and Director) and Hollace W Briskman (Secretary and Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Shirk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.