The Ayrshire Foundation
The Ayrshire Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in California and Michigan, including organizations working in the arts, human services, and community and environmental preservation.
The Ayrshire Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ayrshire Foundation gave $691K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $691,100
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,110
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,816,266
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ayrshire Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 E Colorado Blvd 840, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 795-3344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ayrshire Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villa Esperanza ($250K). Together the top 10 received $691K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 108 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 16% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ayrshire Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $995K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $691K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Esperanza Pasadena, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| One Arroyo Foundation Pasadena, CA | General | $100,000 |
| The Gooden Center Pasadena, CA | General | $65,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts Bay Harbor, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Women's Resource Center N Michigan Petoskey, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Walter Hoving Home Pasadena, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Hillsides Pasadena, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Project Harbor Springs, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Computers 2 Kids San Diego, CA | General | $6,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,816,266 | $591,769 | $699,859 | $691,100 | 10 | $695,480 | $587,390 | $714,738 |
| 2024 | $3,930,220 | $474,365 | $705,007 | $697,500 | 9 | $701,254 | $470,611 | $684,216 |
| 2023 | $4,195,175 | $890,267 | $740,972 | $732,070 | 12 | $736,522 | $885,817 | $649,088 |
| 2022 | $4,064,872 | $553,142 | $1,000,011 | $932,765 | 35 | $966,389 | $519,519 | $692,085 |
| 2021 | $4,491,575 | $1,232,168 | $1,064,323 | $995,271 | 42 | $1,029,799 | $1,197,644 | $684,149 |
| 2020 | $4,314,031 | $1,843,421 | $153,365 | $85,000 | 2 | — | $536,903 | $614,633 |
| 2019 | $2,623,975 | $977,385 | $1,076,114 | $995,000 | 7 | — | $936,827 | $530,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ayrshire Foundation reported a distributable amount of $715K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. One Arroyo Foundation says its mission is to preserve, protect, enhance, and restore Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco. The Gooden Center describes its work as providing care and ongoing support for people facing mental illness and substance use disorders. Great Lakes Center for the Arts says it presents performing arts experiences and educational opportunities in Northern Michigan.
Other 2025 recipients include Walter Hoving Home, whose stated mission is to support women rebuilding their lives; Hillsides, which describes its work as healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities; and Manna Food Project, Computers 2 Kids, Villa Esperanza, and Keck Medicine of USC.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $691,100. Grant amounts ranged from $6,100 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Villa Esperanza, $100,000 each to Keck Medicine of USC and One Arroyo Foundation, and $65,000 to The Gooden Center. Other grants included $50,000 each to Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Women’s Resource Center N Michigan, and Walter Hoving Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathryn B. Hamrick as Executive Director; Richard J. Hirrel as Vice President; Brian G. Hirrel as Treasurer; Kathleen M. Hirrel as Secretary; and Kylie M. Hirrel and Kristen Collins-Hirrel as Board Members.
The Ayrshire Foundation is led by Kathryn B. Hamrick, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn B. Hamrick
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian G. Hirrel
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Hirrel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen Collins-Hirrel
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard J. Hirrel
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kylie M. Hirrel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tracy G. Hirrel (2019) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Ayrshire Foundation
How much does The Ayrshire Foundation give each year?
The Ayrshire Foundation gave $691K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $698K across 9 grants.
What is The Ayrshire Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ayrshire Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $69,110, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ayrshire Foundation give grants?
The Ayrshire Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants).
Does The Ayrshire Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ayrshire Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ayrshire Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ayrshire Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Villa Esperanza ($250,000), Keck Medicine of USC ($100,000) and One Arroyo Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ayrshire Foundation?
The Ayrshire Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $695K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $715K (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 The Ayrshire Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. One Arroyo Foundation says its mission is to preserve, protect, enhance, and restore Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ayrshire Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ayrshire Foundation's EIN?
The Ayrshire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2387145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ayrshire Foundation 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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