The Ayrshire Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ayrshire Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $691,100 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$691,100
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $697,500 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $732,070 | 12 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $697,500 | 9 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $691,100 | 10 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
The Ayrshire 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $581,100 |
| Michigan | 3 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General | $250,000 |
| Keck Medicine of USC | General | $100,000 |
| One Arroyo Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| The Gooden Center | General | $65,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | General | $50,000 |
| Women's Resource Center N Michigan | General | $50,000 |
| Walter Hoving Home | General | $50,000 |
| Hillsides | General | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Project | General | $10,000 |
| Computers 2 Kids | General | $6,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kylie M Hirrel
- Richard J Hirrel
- Brian G Hirrel
- Kathleen M Hirrel
- Kristen Collins-Hirrel
- Kathryn B Hamrick
Questions people ask
Does The Ayrshire Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ayrshire Foundation give?
$691,100 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Ayrshire Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kylie M Hirrel (Board Member), Richard J Hirrel (Vice President), Brian G Hirrel (Treasurer) and Kathleen M Hirrel (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.