The Kim and Jon Shirley Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 82-2635446 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$750K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
58% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | $5,000 for Silver Sponsorship Fall Into Art 2025 - FULL DONATION; $580,435 for Following Space: Mosley & Calder | $585,435 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | $10,000 for 2024 Gala for Gala Committee; $10,000 for Art & Artists Gala; $15,000 for Women and the Critical Eye 2025 support | $35,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Sola | Seattle, WA | In memory Ginny Ruffner | $20,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Seattle, WA | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Allied Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | 2025 Annual Campaign | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | #Ex10979827 (7/18) | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary | Oklahoma City, OK | Anthony McCall: Solid Light | $10,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | 25th Anniversary Tate Modern | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma University Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Pledge pmt 4 of 5 Kensley's Closet Endowed Fund | $6,250 |
| Old Dog Haven | Oak Harbor, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| On the Boards | Seattle, WA | In memory of John S. Behnke | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | In memory of Bill Neukom | $5,000 |
| Sound Generations | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Homeless Alliance | Oklahoma City, OK | for Teen Board | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| National Nordic Museum | Seattle, WA | President's Club Bronze Membership renewal | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $750,185 | 17 |
| 2023 | $122,750 | 7 |
| 2022 | $1,850,627 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612119349101021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2635446
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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