Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation
The Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Bloomington, Illinois. Established in 1969, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation makes grants to organizations aligned with its funding priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.3M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+14.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $19,225,459
- Total revenues: $686,655
- Total expenses: $1,095,958
- Investment income and dividends: $226,893
- Net rental income: $9,083
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $18,342,335
- Total giving: $1,127,440
Staffing:
- The foundation operates with 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,342,335 | $19,225,459 | $19,634,762 |
| Revenue | $357,348 | $686,655 | $404,683 |
| Expenses | $1,240,472 | $1,095,958 | $1,039,999 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,162,383 | $1,016,798 | $969,293 |
| Net Investment Income | $510,113 | $597,495 | $419,749 |
| Distributable Amount | $906,371 | $949,199 | $928,429 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's trustees include:
- James A Shirk
- Linda S Shirk
- Cynthia L Shirk
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Shirk | President/Director | 2 | — |
| Linda S Shirk | Treasurer/Director | 1 | — |
| Cynthia L Shirk | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lia Valerio Shirk | Director | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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