Shipley Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Shipley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nogales, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 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$47,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$997,576
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,250 the year before.
9% 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 | $44,000 | 11 | $906,691 |
| 2024 | $46,250 | 10 | $935,457 |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 11 | $997,576 |
How to apply
| Contact | Shipley Family Foundation PO Box 8007, Tumacacori, AZ 85640 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 398-9287, sykes.k9@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Request form for charitable contributions at sykes.K9@gmail.com |
| Deadlines | By november 15th of each year for current year |
| Restrictions | Santa cruz county az,will consider pima county az and mexico |
What Shipley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 11 | $47,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Center Educational Found | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Triple Nickel Inc | Boy scouts troop 555 | $7,000 |
| Santa Cruz Humane Society | Medical and cleaning supplies | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Children's Clinic | Specialized Medical Care for Children | $5,000 |
| Arsobo | To supply medical equipment for disabled persons. | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | PROGRAMS for SCIENCE | $3,750 |
| Child Health and Resilience Mastery | Camp supplies | $3,000 |
| Constructing Circles of Peace | Domestic violence programs | $3,000 |
| Cultural Arts Committee of Nogales | Art education and promotion | $3,000 |
| Pimeria Alta Historical Society | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rich River Athletics Club | Sports programs | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ley
- Karen Sykes
- Diane Ellis
- Vicki Wadman
Questions people ask
Does Shipley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By november 15th of each year for current year.
How much does Shipley Family Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Shipley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ley (President), Karen Sykes (Director), Diane Ellis (Secretary) and Vicki Wadman (Director).
What does Shipley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.