Private foundation · EIN 59-7242638 · Birmingham, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Erwin Shirrmeister Tr Ua 2

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: 2 grants paid, $18K total, median $8,753.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$18K
Median grant
$8,753
Stays in AL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral operating$8,753
FIRST United Methodist Church Attn Church AdministratorHudson, FLGeneral operating$8,753

About this foundation

Erwin Shirrmeister Tr Ua 2 is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Erwin Shirrmeister Tr Ua 2 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 Erwin Shirrmeister Tr Ua 2 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $18K across 2 grants, a median of $8,753.

Where does Erwin Shirrmeister Tr Ua 2 give?

Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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