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Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation is a private corporation based in BLOOMINGTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. It holds total assets of $18.3M. Annual income is reported at $5.6M. Total assets have grown from $10.6M in 2011 to $18.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $610K in 2020 to $857K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $769K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Colorado and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$540K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CO, MA.
Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $769K.
The application deadline is May 1 and October 1 of each year. Grants are primarily considered for Youth Programs and for Organizations located in Mclean County Illinois.
Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation is headquartered in BLOOMINGTON, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Shirk | President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lia Valerio Shirk | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia L Shirk | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda S Shirk | Treasurer/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Art StationProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| B-N Charitable Foundation NfpYMCA Building | Bloomington, IL | $769K | 2022 |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityShirk Center Endowment | Bloomington, IL | $12K | 2022 |
| The Arts Campus At WillitsProgram Expense | Basalt, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Mclean County Historical SocietyProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| MarsfirstProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Heartland Community CollegeProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Illinois Prairie Community FoundationProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Intonation MusicProgram Expense | Chicagp, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Filter PhotoProgram Expense | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Serving Central IllinoisProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Pickles GroupProgram Expense | Winnetka, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Mclean County Art AssociationProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| David Davis Mansion FoundationProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Autism McleanProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Town Of Normal Childrens Discovery MuseumProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Richland Community CollegeProgram Expense | Decatur, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Carle Center For PhilanthropyProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Simmons UniversityProgram Expense | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of CommerceProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Bloomington Ymca Strong KidsProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| B-N Ymca Charitable FoundationYMCA Building | Bloomington, IL | $209K | 2021 |
| Books & BreakfastProgram Expense | Evanston, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Isu FoundationProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Beyond The Books Educational FoundationProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Open Studio Project IncProgram Expense | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Richland CommunityProgram Expense | Decatur, IL | $6K | 2021 |
| Friends Of Constitution TrailProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| MarcfirstProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Town Of Normal Children'S Discovery MuseumProgram Expense | Normal, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Milestones Early Learning CenterProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Books And BreakfastProgram Expense | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| The Arts Campus Of WillitsProgram Expense | Basalt, CO | $10K | 2020 |
| Beyond The BooksProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| American Red Cross2020 Evening Event Program Expense | Bloomington, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Isu Foundation - MetcalfChromebbook Expense | Normal, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Mclean County Community CompactProgram Expense | Bloomington, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Bn Mulberry School CorporationPlayground Equip and HVAC filters | Normal, IL | $3K | 2020 |