Sharkey Foundation

ASHLAND, OR EIN: 47-1892164

Sharkey Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ASHLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $150K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$150K

+3.2% YoY

Grant Count

16

-5.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+9.7% YoY

About Sharkey Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Sharkey Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ASHLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $150K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

ASHLANDDES MOINESLOUISIANAMEDFORDPASO ROBLESPORTLANDPRISMO BEACHSAN LUIS OBISPOSANTA MARGARITASANTA MARIASEATTLETALENT

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$38K$75K$113K$150K19 grants201914 grants202015 grants202115 grants202217 grants202316 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ASHLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION$18KASHLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH…$15KPLANNED PARENTHOOD$13KSURFING FOR HOPE$13KBEE GIRL$10KFARESTART$10KLA CLINICA$10KOREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTI…$10KSCIENCEWORKS$10KAPPLAUSE CHILDREN'S THEA…$8K

Grant Size Distribution

77 grants across all recorded years

77<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ashland School Foundation ($17,500), Ashland Community Health Foundation ($15,000), Planned Parenthood ($12,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
APPLAUSE CHILDREN'S THEATER PASO ROBLES, CAJUNIOR DIRECTOR PROGRAM$7,500
ASHLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION ASHLAND, ORSCHOOL NURSE PROGRAM$15,000
ASHLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION ASHLAND, ORHIGH SCHOOL THEATER$17,500
BEE GIRL ASHLAND, ORGENERAL FUND$10,000
COLLABORATIVE THEATER PROJECT PRISMO BEACH, CACHILDREN'S SHOWS$5,000
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SLO SAN LUIS OBISPO, CATEEN WELLNESS PROGRAM$5,000
FARESTART SEATTLE, WABARISTA PROGRAM$10,000
FRIENDS OF SANTA MARGARITA LIBRARY SANTA MARGARITA, CACHILDREN'S PROGRAM$7,500
LA CLINICA MEDFORD, ORHAPPY SMILES PROGRAM AND ACUTE CARE CENTER$10,000
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASHLAND, ORSCHOOL VISITS$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CARL WOLFEPRESIDENT2
MICHAEL WOLFEVICE PRESIDENT0.25
LAUREL KIICHLISECRETARY/TREASURER0.25
PATRICIA WOLFEDIRECTOR0.25

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sharkey Foundation?

Sharkey Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ASHLAND, OR. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Sharkey Foundation operate?

Sharkey Foundation has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Oregon, Washington.

What size grants does Sharkey Foundation award?

In 2024, Sharkey Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Sharkey Foundation's EIN?

Sharkey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1892164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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