Private foundation · EIN 58-2666731 · Brookhaven, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard D Shirk Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $77K total, median $25K. 33% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$77K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in GA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Daily Signal InstituteWashington, DCSupport the recipient organization's exempt purpose$50K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCSupport the recipient organization's exempt purpose$25K
Alexander Tharpe FundAtlanta, GASupport the recipient organization's exempt purpose$2,000

By state: District of Columbia 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Richard D Shirk Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookhaven, Georgia, administered in care of Richard D Shirk, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richard D Shirk Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Richard D Shirk Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $77K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Richard D Shirk Family Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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