Sharkey Foundation
Invitation OnlyAshland, Oregon · EIN 47-1892164 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Schools Foundation | Ashland, OR | High school theater | $20,000 |
| Ashland Community Health Foundation | Ashland, OR | School nurse program | $17,500 |
| LA Clinica | Medford, OR | Happy smiles program and acute care center | $12,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon | Ashland, OR | Teen education | $12,500 |
| Surfing for Hope | San Luis Obispo, CA | Surf camps | $12,000 |
| Applause Children's Theater | Paso Robles, CA | Junior director program | $10,000 |
| Bee Girl | Ashland, OR | General fund | $10,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Barista program | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Public Radio | Ashland, OR | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | School visits | $10,000 |
| Scienceworks | Ashland, OR | Education program | $10,000 |
| Friends of Santa Margarita Library | Santa Margarita, CA | Children's program | $8,500 |
| Oregon Family Support Network | Salem, OR | Family needs program | $5,000 |
| United Way | Portland, OR | Imagination library program | $5,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (Capslo) | San Luis Obispo, CA | Teen wellness program | $4,500 |
| Collaborative Theatre Project | Prismo Beach, CA | Children's shows | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $145,321 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620549349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1892164
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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