The Pink Shamrock
Historical FunderSpokane, Washington · EIN 41-2039989 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN T MURPHY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1304 N River Vista St, Spokane WA 99204 |
| Phone | 5099221504 |
| Form and materials | Grant application form is provided by The Pink Shamrock to 501(c)(3) organizations upon request. Application must include the mission statement of the organization, the amount of the grant request, the project name, description and budget and a copy of the IRS tax-exempt certification and financial statements. |
| Deadlines | October 1 |
| Restrictions | Grant requests for projects in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana are accepted The organization must support underserved women with breast cancer Grants are not provided for screening diagnosis or treatment |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatlinks Hospice | Sunnyside, WA | Non-medical services for terminally ill cancer pat | $5,000 |
| Kootenai Health Foundation | Coeur D Alene, ID | Counseling & support services for breast cancer pa | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Spokane | Spokane, WA | Support for terminally ill cancer patients | $4,000 |
| YMCA of the Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Cancer rehabilitation exercise program | $4,000 |
| Community Cancer Services | Sandpoint, ID | Non-medical assistance for breast cancer patients | $3,500 |
| Providence St Mary Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | Provide non-medical support for breast cancer pati | $3,500 |
| Community Health Assoc of Spokane | Spokane, WA | Healthy living workshops for breast cancer patient | $3,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($18,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $42,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349105308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2039989
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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