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The Shirley Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Reno, Nevada · EIN 333459739

The Shirley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,219 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

The Shirley 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$5,000
California2$3,500
Illinois1$2,000
Nevada2$719

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Pepper Foundation
Seattle, WA
Programs$5,000
Desert Scholarship Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
Programs$2,500
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
Programs$2,000
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Programs$1,000
Special Olympics Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Programs$500
Washoe County Toys for Tots
Reno, NV
Programs$219

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Shirley Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Shirley Family Foundation give?

$11,219 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs The Shirley Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Paul Shirley (President), Kimberly Shirley (Secretary) and Michael Shirley (Treasurer).

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