The Shirk Family Foundation
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 82-3716282 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SURVEY MONKEY GRANT PORTAL |
|---|---|
| Address | NONE, NONE AL 36601 |
| APPLY.SURVEYMONKEY.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION, PROJECT PLAN AND BUDGET, STRATEGY TO TRACK RESULTS, PRIOR YEAR AWARDS AND HOW THEY WERE USED |
| Deadlines | TO BE STATED IN FOUNDATION POSTING OF APPLICATION TIMELINE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE IRC SECTION 501c3 ENTITY AND A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER IRC SECTION 509a1 OR 509a2 WITH A FAVORABLE DETERMINATIONLETTER |
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
50% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Symphony Inc | Mobile, AL | Modern romance consort | $25,000 |
| American Camellia Society | Fort Valley, GA | Garden improv commemorative brick | $10,500 |
| Mobile Botanical Gardens | Mobile, AL | 50Th anniversary sculpture | $10,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts | Highlands, NC | Performing arts concerts | $5,000 |
| Gceh Jazz Festival | Mobile, AL | Jazz festival sponsor | $2,000 |
| Marcus Johnson Jazz Camp | Highlands, NC | 5 students sponsored for jazz fest | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $47,100 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3716282
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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