VIRGINIA LEE SHIRLEY PRIVATE FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports a variety of organizations focused on service animals, education, and advocacy for the deaf community, primarily in Illinois.
VIRGINIA LEE SHIRLEY PRIVATE FOUNDATION has 136 grants on file funding 56 organizations. Giving increased from $448,100 in 2024 to $501,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $6,712,861.
Total Assets
$6,712,861
Grants (Last Year)
$501,000
Total Grants on File
136
Recipients Funded
56
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $501,000 | 38 | $13,184 |
| 2024 | $448,100 | 31 | $14,455 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | 32 | $13,125 |
| 2021 | $403,500 | 35 | $11,529 |
Top Grant Recipients
NEW HOPE, MN
NEW HOPE, MN
NEW HOPE, MN
NEW HOPE, MN
MATTESON, IL
MATTESON, IL
MADISON, WI
Showing top 10 of 136 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 12 filing years)
SAMANTHA J EDWARDS
TREAS. & DIR. & VP
LYNNE KAPLAN
SEC. & DIR.
LOUIS S HARRISON
PRES. & DIR.
IRS Filing History
VIRGINIA LEE SHIRLEY PRIVATE FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 12 years, spanning 2013 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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