Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation
Bloomington, Illinois · EIN 237022709 · Private foundation
Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $610K in annual giving against $17.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 124 grants for Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation funds
Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, education, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp YMCA Building | Bloomington, IL | $769K | 2022 |
| B-n YMCA Charitable Foundation YMCA Building | Bloomington, IL | $767K | 2024 |
| B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp YMCA Building | Bloomington, IL | $693K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation
From Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation
- Does Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation fund?
- Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp, B-n YMCA Charitable Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation give in grants?
- Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation reported $610K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 124 grants.
- Where is Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation located?
- Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation is based in Bloomington, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237022709.
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