The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 86-0852488 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Paul T Shirley |
|---|---|
| Address | Po Box 18135, Reno NV 89511 |
| Phone | 7757214611 |
| Form and materials | Any |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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 Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirley Family Foundation | Reno, NV | Programs | $636,019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Programs | $7,500 |
| Omega Nu | Santa Cruz, CA | Programs | $7,500 |
| Darby Rodeo Association | Darby, MT | Programs | $6,150 |
| Bitterrot Land Trust | Hamilton, MT | Programs | $2,500 |
| McCallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | Programs | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Northern NV | Sparks, NV | Programs | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Research Fund | Clarksburg, MD | Programs | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | Programs | $1,000 |
| BrightFocus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | Programs | $1,000 |
| Dog Town Canine Rescue | Fallon, NV | Programs | $1,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society | Reno, NV | Programs | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Programs | $1,000 |
| Valley Christmas Project | Ben Lomond, CA | Programs | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Programs | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Las Vegas, NV | Programs | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672,169 | 16 |
| 2024 | $50,800 | 17 |
| 2023 | $131,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349104233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0852488
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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