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Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Louis Harrison Harrison & Held Ll. It holds total assets of $6.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $387K and $404K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $404K distributed across 35 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 31 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.
Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MN, NY.
Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha J Edwards | TREAS. & DIR. & VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis S Harrison | PRES. & DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynne Kaplan | SEC. & DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$508K
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
$7.8M
Net Worth
$6.3M
Grants Paid
$420K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$216K
Distribution Amount
$366K
Total: $6M
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Dixon, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Covenant HouseGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Can Do CaninesGENERAL PURPOSES | New Hope, MN | $55K | 2022 |
| Colgate UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES | Hamilton, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Springfield, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Duke Law School Annual FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Durham, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Hadley Institute For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSES | Winnetka, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (Laf)GENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| South Suburban Humane SocietyGENERAL PURPOSES | Matteson, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Civic Leadership FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Northbrook, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Manteno, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Gianna'S House Pregnancy Resource CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Rock Falls, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Goodman TheatreGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| The H FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Lagrange, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club (Adk)GENERAL PURPOSES | Lake Placid, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And RadioGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park RidgeGENERAL PURPOSES | Park Ridge, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| National Parkinson'S FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of TamworthGENERAL PURPOSES | Tamworth, NH | $5K | 2022 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155GENERAL PURPOSES | Mt Prospect, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public MediaGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball ClubGENERAL PURPOSES | Edwardsville, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth AdvocacyGENERAL PURPOSES | Evanston, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Lurie Children'S FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Harmony House For CatsGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Village Church DyerGENERAL PURPOSES | Dyer, IN | $1K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2021 |
| Deaf Unity Of WisconsinGENERAL PURPOSES | Madison, WI | $25K | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2021 |
| Ravinia - ReachteachplayGENERAL PURPOSES | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2021 |