Sharkey Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$208,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,750 the year before.
0% 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 | $152,000 | 18 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $203,750 | 12 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $208,000 | 11 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Sharkey Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $208,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Educational programs | $85,000 |
| Cox Science Museum | Stem program | $37,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur State Beach | Internship program | $15,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Childrens program | $10,000 |
| Kravis Center for Performing Arts | Education | $10,000 |
| NAMI Palm BCH Cty | Family program | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach CT | Middle school education | $10,000 |
| First Tee Florida Gold Coast | Childrens program | $10,000 |
| Flagler Museum | Childrens education | $10,000 |
| Kindness Matters 365 | Kindness programs | $6,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | Children | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Dunhill
- Kevin Dunhill
- Brian Dunhill
Questions people ask
Does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc give?
$208,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sharkey Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Dunhill (President/Se), Kevin Dunhill (Vice Pres/Tr) and Brian Dunhill (Director).
What does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.