Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7022709
Foundation Overview
Based in Bloomington, IL, Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation has awarded 207 grants totaling $7,554,826 to organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $768,738, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 21 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
89% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Bloomington (52%), Normal (28%), Chicago (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 104% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (82%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond The Books Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| B-n Ymca Charitable Foundation | $767,102 | Bloomington, IL, US | Ymca Building | 2024 |
| Books And Breakfast | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $4,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Illinois Art Station | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $1,338 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $257,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2024 |
| Isu Foundation | $10,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Lifelong Access | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $1,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $15,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Town Of Normal Children's Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Partners For Community Inc | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| The Academy At St Joan Arc | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Simmons University | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Network Of Us | $3,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington Normal | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois | $4,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Community Health Care Clinic | $2,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Regents Of The Mercersburg College | $4,500 | Mercersburg, PA, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of Commerce | $12,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2024 |
| Aautism Mclean | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Beyond The Books Educaitonal Foundation | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp | $692,967 | Bloomington, IL, US | Ymca Building | 2023 |
| Books And Breakfast | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $3,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Illinois Art Station | $10,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $5,525 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $206,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2023 |
| Marcfirst | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $3,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Town Of Normal Childrens Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Lifelong Access Foundation | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bloomington-normal | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Heartland Community College | $5,550 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Simmons University | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| Western Avenue Community Center | $500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Autism Mclean | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Bloomington Ymca Strong Kids | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp | $768,738 | Bloomington, IL, US | Ymca Building | 2022 |
| Carle Center For Philanthropy | $2,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Filter Photo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Heartland Community College | $5,600 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Art Station | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $5,600 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2022 |
| Intonation Music | $5,000 | Chicagp, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Marsfirst | $6,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $7,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Pickles Group | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Richland Community College | $2,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Simmons University | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Town Of Normal Childrens Discovery Museum | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Autism Mclean | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Bloomington Ymca Strong Kids | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp | $768,738 | Bloomington, IL, US | Ymca Building | 2022 |
| Carle Center For Philanthropy | $2,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Filter Photo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Heartland Community College | $5,600 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Art Station | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $5,600 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2022 |
| Intonation Music | $5,000 | Chicagp, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Marsfirst | $6,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $7,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Pickles Group | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Richland Community College | $2,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Simmons University | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Town Of Normal Childrens Discovery Museum | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Autism Mclean | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Bloomington Ymca Strong Kids | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| B-n Charitable Foundation Nfp | $768,738 | Bloomington, IL, US | Ymca Building | 2022 |
| Carle Center For Philanthropy | $2,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Filter Photo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Heartland Community College | $5,600 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Art Station | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $5,600 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2022 |
| Intonation Music | $5,000 | Chicagp, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Marsfirst | $6,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $7,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Pickles Group | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Richland Community College | $2,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Simmons University | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| Town Of Normal Childrens Discovery Museum | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Beyond The Books Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Books & Breakfast | $20,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Friends Of Constitution Trail | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Illinois Art Station | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $9,439 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $334,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2021 |
| Isu Foundation | $20,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Marcfirst | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $12,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $2,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Milestones Early Learning Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Open Studio Project Inc | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Richland Community | $6,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $20,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| Town Of Normal Children's Discovery Museum | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2021 |
| B-n Ymca Charitable Foundation | $208,536 | Bloomington, IL, US | Ymca Building | 2021 |
| Girls On The Run Of Central Illinois | $-2,500 | Springfield, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| The Lincoln Academy Of Illinois | $1,200 | Springfield, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $4,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Building Expense | 2020 |
| Marcfirst | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Dvine Affair Expense | 2020 |
| The Arts Campus Of Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Isu Foundation - Metcalf | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Chromebbook Expense | 2020 |
| Bn Mulberry School Corporation | $3,147 | Normal, IL, US | Playground Equip And Hvac Filters | 2020 |
| Books And Breakfast | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $1,300 | Bloomington, IL, US | Building Fund | 2020 |
| Mclean County Historical | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Autism Mclean County | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | 2020 Concert Contribution | 2020 |
| Bloomington Normal Ymca | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Mclean County Community Compact | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Mclean County Chamber Of Commerce | $3,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Illinois Art Station | $3,853 | Normal, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Richland Community College | $4,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $540,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Shirk Center Endowment | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | 2020 Evening Event Program Expense | 2020 |
| Beyond The Books | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Program Expense | 2020 |
| Autism Mclean County | $7,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | 2018 Concert | 2018 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | 2018 Judges Jubilee | 2018 |
| Isu Thomas Metcalf School | $13,500 | Normal, IL, US | Vr System | 2018 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Mclean County Museum Of History | $6,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Enhancement Of Electric Learning Devices | 2018 |
| Mclean County Art Center | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Classroom Space And Equipment Upgrades | 2018 |
| David Davis Mansion Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Building Improvements | 2018 |
| Community Development Corp Of The Bn Area | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Bn Advantage Initiative | 2018 |
| Intonation Music | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Easter Seals | $1,500 | Normal, IL, US | 2019 Grape Soiree | 2018 |
| Heartland Community College | $4,000 | Normal, IL, US | Spring And Fall Term Operations | 2018 |
| Augustana College | $4,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $350,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Building Expansion | 2018 |
| American Red Cross Of The Heartland | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Evening Of Stars | 2018 |
| Community Cancer Center | $72,000 | Normal, IL, US | Capital Contributions | 2018 |
| Beyond The Books | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $6,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Bloomington Normal Ymca | $2,250 | Bloomington, IL, US | Strong Kids Campaign | 2018 |
| Lincoln's Festival In Bloomington | $200 | Bloomington, IL, US | 2018 Sponsorship | 2018 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $18,750 | Bloomington, IL, US | Various General Projects | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Wd Boyce Council | $2,500 | Peoria, IL, US | 2018 Lawn Social | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Isu Foundation | $500 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Augustana College | $6,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2017 |
| Bloomington-normal Ymca | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Strong Kids Campaign | 2017 |
| Bloomington-normal Ymca | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Legacy Dinner Awards | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $6,000 | Urbana, IL, US | I Fund Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Heartland Community College | $2,000 | Normal, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2017 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $5,195 | Bloomingotn, IL, US | Field Of Interest Program | 2017 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | $6,815 | Bloomington, IL, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Boy Scount Of America Wd Boyce Council | $2,500 | Peoria, IL, US | Lawn Social Expense | 2017 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $320,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Athletic Center Expansion | 2017 |
| Beyond The Books Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2017 |
| Illinois State University Thomas Metcalf School | $8,185 | Normal, IL, US | Auditorium Upgrade | 2017 |
| Illinois State University | $13,000 | Normal, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2017 |
| Community Cancer Center | $72,000 | Normal, IL, US | Capital Campaign And Endownment | 2017 |
| David David Mansion Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | Vip Grant Johnson | 2017 |
| Stop Traffick | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2017 |
| Mclean County Art Association | $500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | $2,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Evergreen Cemetery Walk | 2017 |
| Community Development Corp Of Bn | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Bn Advantage Initative | 2017 |
| The Arts Campus At Willits | $10,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Grant In Aid | 2017 |
| Heartland Community College | $910 | Normal, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| Bloomington Normal Ymca | $90,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Building Campaign | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Boone, IA, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| University Of Southern Ca | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| University Of Illinois (ifund) | $6,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Operting Expenses | 2016 |
| Global Foundation For Peroxisomal Disorders | $500 | Tulsa, OK, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Bloomington Normal Ymca Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Srong Kids Campaign | 2016 |
| Bloomington Normal Ymca Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Legacy Dinner | 2016 |
| The Community Foundation Of West Texas | $250 | Lubbock, TX, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | Vip Grant | 2016 |
| Augustana College | $2,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Council | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Augustana College | $2,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| Mclean County Museum Of History | $2,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Evergreen Cemetery Walk | 2016 |
| Community Cancer Center | $72,000 | Normal, IL, US | Capital Campaign And Endowment | 2016 |
| Beyond The Books | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| David Davis Mansion | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Illinois State Unversity | $13,000 | Normal, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| Illinois State University Thomas Metcalf School | $20,000 | Normal, IL, US | Auditorium Upgrade | 2016 |
| Stop Traffick | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Foundation | $10,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Grant In Aid | 2016 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $300,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Athletic Center Expansion | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-7022709 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1549 Bloomington, IL 61702-1549 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Russell And Betty Shirk Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | James A Shirk |
|---|---|
| Treasurer/director | Linda S Shirk |
| Director | Cynthia L Shirk |
| Director | Lia Valerio Shirk |
Forms 990-PF
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