Sharkey Family Foundation Inc
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In its 2026 filing, it reported $208,000 in grants to 11 organizations, all of them in Florida.
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sharkey Family Foundation Inc gave $208K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $208,000
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,909
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,573,551
- -2.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sharkey Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2953 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 977-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sharkey Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Loggerhead Marinelife Center ($85K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 84 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sharkey Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2020) to $208K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Juno Beach, FL | Educational Programs | $85,000 |
| Cox Science Museum West Palm Beach, FL | STEM Program | $37,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur State Beach North Palm Beach, FL | Internship Program | $15,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society Stuart, FL | Childrens Program | $10,000 |
| Kravis Center for Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| NAMI Palm BCH Cty West Palm Beach, FL | Family Program | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach CT West Palm Beach, FL | Middle School Education | $10,000 |
| First Tee Florida Gold Coast Riviera Beach, FL | Childrens Program | $10,000 |
| Flagler Museum Palm Beach, FL | Childrens Education | $10,000 |
| Kindness Matters 365 Boca Raton, FL | Kindness Programs | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,573,551 | $167,904 | $212,930 | $208,000 | 11 | $208,061 | $165,333 | $217,163 |
| 2025 | $1,619,114 | $161,000 | $209,063 | $203,750 | 12 | $203,873 | $158,006 | $197,160 |
| 2024 | $1,666,640 | $115,319 | $156,067 | $152,000 | 18 | $152,000 | $112,820 | $165,556 |
| 2023 | $1,707,388 | $115,650 | $181,637 | $177,500 | 22 | $177,561 | $113,147 | $150,420 |
| 2022 | $1,774,832 | $107,947 | $144,759 | $140,100 | 21 | $140,161 | $104,806 | $177,541 |
| 2021 | $1,810,880 | $116,800 | $129,228 | $125,000 | 20 | — | $114,618 | $140,820 |
| 2020 | $1,822,615 | $84,621 | $124,064 | $121,500 | 24 | — | $82,552 | $125,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sharkey Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants supported organizations with programs in education, science, environmental stewardship, arts, mental health, youth development, and hospice care. For example, Loggerhead Marinelife Center describes its mission as promoting conservation of ocean ecosystems, with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Florida Oceanographic Society describes its mission as inspiring environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $208,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $85,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest awards included $85,000 to Loggerhead Marinelife Center for educational programs and $37,000 to Cox Science Museum for a STEM program. Other grants included $15,000 to Friends of MacArthur State Beach for an internship program and $10,000 each to Florida Oceanographic Society for a children’s program, Kravis Center for Performing Arts for education, and NAMI Palm BCH CTY for a family program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Linda Dunhill as president/secretary, Kevin Dunhill as vice president/treasurer, and Brian Dunhill as director.
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc is led by Linda Dunhill, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Linda Dunhill
President & Secretary
President & Director → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Dunhill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Dunhill
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sharkey Family Foundation Inc
How much does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc gave $208K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $204K across 12 grants.
What is Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,909, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Loggerhead Marinelife Center ($85,000), Cox Science Museum ($37,000) and Friends of Macarthur State Beach ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Sharkey Family Foundation Inc?
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants supported organizations with programs in education, science, environmental stewardship, arts, mental health, youth development, and hospice care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sharkey Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1840469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Sharkey Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sharkey Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sharkey-family-foundation-inc-morg_8177f4e4b0314d408c80da2d766ea44b
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