Shirar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shirar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marshalltown, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,950 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$86,950
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $43,600 | 12 | $769,436 |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $86,950 | 11 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Shirar Family 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.
What Shirar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $40,000 |
| Iowa | 5 | $31,750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion United Methodist Church | Church projects | $15,000 |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Church projects | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Persecuted christians | $15,000 |
| Retrieving Freedom | Veterans support | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Diaper Bank of North Carolina | Community support | $5,000 |
| YMCA Annual Campaign | Community support | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #839 | Veterans support | $500 |
| Plainsmen Robotics | Community support | $250 |
| Global Ventures Ministry | Mission support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Kirk Shirar
- Cynthia Shirar
- Tyler Nullmeyer
- Sarah Nullmeyer
- Jacob Shirar
- Kyrsten Shirar
- Hannah Shirar
Questions people ask
Does Shirar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirar Family Foundation give?
$86,950 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Shirar Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kirk Shirar (President), Cynthia Shirar (Treasurer/Secretary), Tyler Nullmeyer (Director) and Sarah Nullmeyer (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Shirar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and veterans.