The Ayrshire Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pasadena, CA EIN: 47-2387145

The Ayrshire Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Pasadena, California. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Key facts about The Ayrshire Foundation

EIN: 47-2387145
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $697,500
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $77,500
Median grant: $100,000
Primary geography: California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Ayrshire Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Ayrshire Foundation's 9 itemized 2024 grants were California (86%) and Michigan (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Ayrshire Foundation gives

Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$698K

-4.7% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$78K

+27.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts
Creative Writing
Historic Buildings
Journalism
Wildlife

Grantmaking

Recent grantees include:

Grant Range

$1,000–$250,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

California $598K (86%)

Michigan $100K (14%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Michigan Texas

Cities

PasadenaLos AngelesHarbor SpringsSan MarinoBay HarborPetoskeyArcadiaHarbor SpringDenverDuarteLa Canada FlintridgeRolling Hills EstateAnaheimAqua DulceGrand BlancKilleenOaklandSanta MonicaSherman Oaks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $3,930,220
Total Giving: $697,500
Total Revenues: $474,365
Total Expenses: $705,007

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $4.2 Million
Total Revenues: $890,000
Total Expenses: $741,000
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains no employees and operates with volunteer leadership.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Southern CA Public Radio ($137,500), Pasadena Conservatory of Music ($100,000), Sycamores ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SOUTHERN CA PUBLIC RADIO Pasadena, CA	GENERAL	$137,500
PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Pasadena, CA	GENERAL	$100,000
SYCAMORES Pasadena, CA	GENERAL	$100,000
KECK MEDICINE OF USE Los Angeles, CA	GENERAL	$100,000
ONE ARROYO FOUNDATION Pasadena, CA	GENERAL	$100,000
GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS Bay Harbor, MI	GENERAL	$50,000
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES Los Angeles, CA	GENERAL	$50,000
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER N MICHIGAN Petoskey, MI	GENERAL	$50,000
HILLSIDES Pasadena, CA	GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Kathryn B Hamrick – Executive Director
Richard J Hirrel – Vice President
Brian G Hirrel – Treasurer
Kathleen M Hirrel – Secretary
Kylie M Hirrel – Board Member
Kristen Collins-Hirrel – Board Member

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Kylie M Hirrel	Board Member	—	—
Richard J Hirrel	Vice President	—	—
Brian G Hirrel	Treasurer	—	—
Kathleen M Hirrel	Secretary	—	—
Kristen Collins-Hirrel	Board Member	—	—
Kathryn B Hamrick	Executive Dir.	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ayrshire Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts • Creative Writing • Historic Buildings • Journalism • Wildlife

How do I apply for a grant from The Ayrshire Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $1,000–$250,000 • Median grant size: $50,000 • Maximum grant observed: $250,000 **Recent Grant Activity:** Recent grantees include: • The Sycamores ($100,000) • One Arroyo Foundation ($100,000) • Pasadena Conservatory of Music ($100,000) • Altadena Mountain Rescue The foundation made 12 grants in 2023 with total distributions of $737,000.