The Shirkey Foundation Inc
The Shirkey Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Richmond, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $24.
The Shirkey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Shirkey Foundation Inc gave $47K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $47K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $47,391
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $47,391
- Median grant
- $47,391
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Shirkey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Shirkey Nursing Home ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shirkey Nursing Home Richmond, MO | Charitable Contribution | $47,391 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $24 | $47,391 | $47,391 | 1 | $47,391 | $24 | — |
| 2022 | $47,367 | $312 | $1,331 | — | — | — | — | $2,368 |
| 2021 | $48,386 | $2,078 | $6,089 | — | — | — | — | $2,551 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shirkey Foundation Inc is led by Chris Brown, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Chris Brown
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bart Willim
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kent Wheeler
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Barbara Dickson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Barbara Scowley
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jim Carter
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lois Burnham (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Shirkey Foundation Inc
How much does The Shirkey Foundation Inc give each year?
The Shirkey Foundation Inc gave $47K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shirkey Foundation Inc operate?
The Shirkey Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is The Shirkey Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Shirkey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1757132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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