Shirley's Way Inc
Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 901024077 · Private foundation
Shirley's Way Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $4.9M in grants paid and $6.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 66 individual grants from this funder — $1.9M awarded across 2023–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Shirley's Way Inc funds
Shirley's Way Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, criminal justice, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Sports Little League Inc DONATION | Louisville, KY | $150K | 2024 |
| Board of Education of Jefferson County Kentucky DONATION | Louisville, KY | $134K | 2024 |
| I Would Rather Be Reading DONATION | Louisville, KY | $110K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Shirley's Way Inc
Shirley's Way Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at shirleysway.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Shirley's Way Inc
- Does Shirley's Way Inc accept grant applications?
- Shirley's Way Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Shirley's Way Inc fund?
- Shirley's Way Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Valley Sports Little League Inc, Board of Education of Jefferson County Kentucky, I Would Rather Be Reading. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Shirley's Way Inc give in grants?
- Shirley's Way Inc reported $4.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 66 grants.
- Where is Shirley's Way Inc located?
- Shirley's Way Inc is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 901024077.
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