The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, a college, and community-service organizations.
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation gave $750K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $750,185
- +511.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +142.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,129
- +151.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,720,348
- +50.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (425) 462-8353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle Art Museum ($585K). Together the top 10 received $722K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 6% to New York, 5% to Oklahoma, 3% to Massachusetts, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1522% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 695% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $46K (2022) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum Seattle, WA | $5,000 for Silver Sponsorship Fall Into Art 2025 - FULL DONATION; $580,435 for Following Space: Mosley & Calder | $585,435 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | $10,000 for 2024 Gala for Gala Committee; $10,000 for Art & Artists Gala; $15,000 for Women and the Critical Eye 2025 support | $35,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Sola Seattle, WA | In memory Ginny Ruffner | $20,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Seattle, WA | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Allied Arts Oklahoma City, OK | 2025 Annual Campaign | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City, OK | #EX10979827 (7/18) | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Oklahoma City, OK | Anthony McCall: Solid Light | $10,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation New York, NY | 25th Anniversary Tate Modern | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma University Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Pledge pmt 4 of 5 Kensley's Closet Endowed Fund | $6,250 |
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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 | $3,720,348 | $2,095,547 | $848,519 | $750,185 | 17 | $787,771 | $957,077 | $113,357 |
| 2024 | $2,473,371 | $1,956,982 | $177,986 | $122,750 | 7 | $150,321 | $1,227,168 | $38,894 |
| 2023 | $699,878 | $1,730,210 | $1,857,422 | $1,850,627 | 5 | $1,850,627 | $18,729 | $48,631 |
| 2022 | $820,289 | $6,313 | $46,841 | $46,250 | 4 | $46,448 | $6,115 | $42,811 |
| 2021 | $860,817 | $14,495 | $52,983 | $50,000 | 4 | — | $13,365 | $43,850 |
| 2020 | $899,305 | $23,404 | $53,010 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $21,149 | $45,864 |
| 2019 | $928,911 | $16,058 | $52,612 | $50,000 | 4 | — | $14,497 | $47,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations and purposes. For example, the Seattle Art Museum received support for “Following Space: Mosley & Calder”; Wellesley College describes its mission as providing an excellent liberal arts education for women; and Old Dog Haven describes its mission as providing and facilitating homes and care for senior dogs. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve contemporary performing arts, services for older adults, and support for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $750,185. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $585,435, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grant was $585,435 to the Seattle Art Museum, including $580,435 for “Following Space: Mosley & Calder” and $5,000 for a Silver Sponsorship. Other notable grants included $35,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, $25,000 to Wellesley College for general support, and $20,000 to SOLA in memory of Ginny Ruffner. Pacific Northwest Ballet received $10,000 for annual support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Kim Shirley as Chair and Jon Shirley as Director.
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation is led by Kim Shirley, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Shirley
Chair
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Shirley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation
How much does The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation give each year?
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation gave $750K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 7 grants.
What is The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,129, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation give grants?
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (6%) and Oklahoma (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seattle Art Museum ($585,435), The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($35,000) and Wellesley College ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation?
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $788K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's EIN?
The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2635446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Kim and Jon Shirley 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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