The Shirley Family Foundation
The Shirley Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Shirley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shirley Family Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,219
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $1,870
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $216,385
- Primary geography
- Washington (45% 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 Shirley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Pepper Foundation ($5K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shirley Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 6 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Foundation Seattle, WA | Programs | $5,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation Palm Desert, CA | Programs | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Programs | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | Programs | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Programs | $500 |
| Washoe County Toys for Tots Reno, NV | Programs | $219 |
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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 | $216,385 | $652,488 | $11,234 | $11,219 | 6 | $11,219 | $16,454 | $25,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shirley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shirley Family Foundation is led by Paul Shirley, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Shirley
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Shirley
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shirley
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Shirley Family Foundation
How much does The Shirley Family Foundation give each year?
The Shirley Family Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Shirley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shirley Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,870, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shirley Family Foundation give grants?
The Shirley Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and Illinois (18%).
Does The Shirley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Shirley Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (6 grants).
Who are The Shirley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shirley Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Pepper Foundation ($5,000), Desert Scholarship Foundation ($2,500) and Alzheimer's Association ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shirley Family Foundation?
The Shirley Family Foundation reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (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 is The Shirley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shirley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3459739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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