Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grosse Pointe, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $71K.
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation at a glance
In short: Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $16,667
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $2,923,347
- Primary geography
- Michigan (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Elephant Sanctuary ($50K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Elephant Sanctuary Hohenwald, TN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Hoof and Paw Horse Haven Oakland, MI | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Reality's Chance Rescue Pleasant Lake, MI | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Michigan Humane Society Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $9,000 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue St Clair Shores, MI | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | General Purpose | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,923,347 | $2,957,212 | $145,607 | $100,000 | 6 | $70,831 | $90,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation is led by David P Sutherland, President on the 2025 filing; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David P Sutherland
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Michael J Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Stephanie Marotta
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to David P Sutherland (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation
How much does Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation give each year?
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's typical grant size?
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,750, and its average grant was $16,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation give grants?
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (50%).
Does Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's largest grantees?
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Elephant Sanctuary ($50,000), Hoof and Paw Horse Haven ($12,500) and Reality's Chance Rescue ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation?
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
How much is Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's EIN?
Shirley Jean Ashley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4258286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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