Shirley's Way Inc
Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 901024077 · Private foundation
Shirley's Way Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF 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. Below is its full funding profile.
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.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Shirley's Way Inc, by amount:
| 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 |
| Holy Cross High School DONATION | Louisville, KY | $80K | 2024 |
| St Paul Catholic Church DONATION | Lousville, KY | $78K | 2024 |
| Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation DONATION | Louisville, KY | $77K | 2024 |
| Prp Soccer Booster Club Inc DONATION | Louisville, KY | $75K | 2024 |
| Exodus Family Ministries DONATION | Louisville, KY | $65K | 2024 |
| Bill and Vicki Miller Foundation Inc DONATION | Louisville, KY | $64K | 2024 |
| The Prisoners Hope DONATION | Louisville, KY | $60K | 2024 |
| Kosair Charities Committee DONATION | Louisville, KY | $55K | 2024 |
| Jacob's Ladder Outreach DONATION | Mt Washington, KY | $50K | 2024 |
| Elevate Louisville DONATION | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2024 |
| Louisville Metro Police Foundation DONATION | Louisville, KY | $49K | 2024 |
| Fairdale Youth Baseball DONATION | Fairdale, KY | $45K | 2024 |
Shirley's Way Inc giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
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. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at shirleysway.com.
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- Does Shirley's Way Inc accept grant applications?
- Shirley's Way Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Shirley's Way Inc fund?
- Shirley's Way Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Valley Sports Little League Inc, Board of Education of Jefferson County Kentucky, I Would Rather Be Reading. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Shirley's Way Inc give in grants?
- Shirley's Way Inc reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent 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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