The Erick Shirley Foundation
The Erick Shirley Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $7.7M.
The Erick Shirley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Erick Shirley Foundation gave $3.4M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $670K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,350,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $670,000
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $16,854,617
- +118.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 The Erick Shirley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Presbyterian Fund ($2.8M). Together the top 5 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Erick Shirley Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund New York, NY | $250,000 for The Center for Youth Mental Health; $2,500,000 for Center for Youth Mental Health pledge pmt 1 of 4 | $2,750,000 |
| University Advancement Seattle, WA | $350,000 for Erick Shirley Fund for Behavioral Health Pmt 1 of 2; $125,000 for Erick Shirley Foundation Fund for Fire arm Suicide Prevention | $475,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School Seattle, WA | Corporate Work Study Program | $65,000 |
| Behavioral Health Catalyst Seattle, WA | Pledge pmt 1 of 2 | $50,000 |
| Sound Generations Seattle, WA | Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT) | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,854,617 | $12,585,026 | $3,446,641 | $3,350,000 | 5 | $3,350,000 | $7,695,718 | $333,754 |
| 2024 | $7,716,232 | $7,716,232 | — | — | — | — | $5,002,078 | $12,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Erick Shirley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $334K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Erick Shirley Foundation is led by Jon Shirley, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon Shirley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Erick Shirley Foundation
How much does The Erick Shirley Foundation give each year?
The Erick Shirley Foundation gave $3.4M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Erick Shirley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Erick Shirley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $670,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Erick Shirley Foundation give grants?
The Erick Shirley Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does The Erick Shirley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Erick Shirley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Erick Shirley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Erick Shirley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New York Presbyterian Fund ($2,750,000), University Advancement ($475,000) and Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Erick Shirley Foundation?
The Erick Shirley Foundation reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Erick Shirley Foundation?
The Erick Shirley Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $16.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Erick Shirley Foundation's EIN?
The Erick Shirley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1174183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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