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The Erick Shirley Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 921174183

The Erick Shirley Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $2.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$0
2023$00$8.1 million
2024$3.4 million5$17.6 million

How to apply

The Erick Shirley 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

What The Erick Shirley Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$2.8 million
Washington4$600,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
New York Presbyterian Fund
New York, NY
$250,000 for The Center for Youth Mental Health; $2,500,000 for Center for Youth Mental Health pledge pmt 1 of 4$2.8 million
University Advancement
Seattle, WA
$350,000 for Erick Shirley Fund for Behavioral Health Pmt 1 of 2; $125,000 for Erick Shirley Foundation Fund for Fire arm Suicide Prevention$475,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School
Seattle, WA
Corporate Work Study Program$65,000
Behavioral Health Catalyst
Seattle, WA
Pledge pmt 1 of 2$50,000
Sound Generations
Seattle, WA
Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT)$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Erick Shirley Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Erick Shirley Foundation give?

$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.

Who runs The Erick Shirley Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jon Shirley (Director).

What does The Erick Shirley Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and education.

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