Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-2545558
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation has awarded 294 grants totaling $3,454,481 to organizations in Illinois, New Hampshire and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $72,100, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,454,481
Total Assets
$7,827,899
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%
6 of 32 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
78% 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 Chicago (45%), Northbrook (4%), Manteno (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+9%
Stable funding levels with 9% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (43%). 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 Virginia Lee Shirley Private 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Greyhound Racers | $1,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School | $20,000 | Kankakee, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $3,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Can Do Canines | $55,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Colgate University | $25,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Deaf Unity - United Advocates Against Violence | $25,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Granny Rose Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (Laf) | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Mentor Teacher Brother Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ravinia - Reachteachplay | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $15,000 | Matteson, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| St Mary's School | $20,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The H Foundation | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Tamworth Foundation | $5,000 | Tamworth, NH, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club (Adk) | $10,000 | Lake Placid, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Tamworth | $5,000 | Tamworth, NH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $3,410 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Can Do Canines | $55,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $25,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Gianna's House Pregnancy Resource Center | $10,000 | Rock Falls, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $15,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $1,667 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (Laf) | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $15,000 | Matteson, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Mary's School | $50,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The H Foundation | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Village Church Dyer | $1,000 | Dyer, IN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $3,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club (Adk) | $10,000 | Lake Placid, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Tamworth | $5,000 | Tamworth, NH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $3,410 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Can Do Canines | $55,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $25,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Gianna's House Pregnancy Resource Center | $10,000 | Rock Falls, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $15,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $1,667 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (Laf) | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $15,000 | Matteson, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Mary's School | $50,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The H Foundation | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Village Church Dyer | $1,000 | Dyer, IN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $3,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club (Adk) | $10,000 | Lake Placid, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Tamworth | $5,000 | Tamworth, NH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $3,410 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Can Do Canines | $55,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $25,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Gianna's House Pregnancy Resource Center | $10,000 | Rock Falls, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $15,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $1,667 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (Laf) | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $15,000 | Matteson, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Mary's School | $50,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The H Foundation | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Village Church Dyer | $1,000 | Dyer, IN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $3,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| 4 Greyhound Racers | $1,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Arts Council Of Tamworth | $5,000 | Tamworth, NH, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $3,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Can Do Canines | $50,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Chicago Fire Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Colgate University | $25,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Covenant House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Deaf Unity Of Wisconsin | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $12,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Open Door Repertory Company | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Ravinia - Reachteachplay | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $15,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The H Foundation | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Way Back Inn | $5,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| 4 Greyhound Racers | $1,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $3,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Can Do Canines | $50,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Colgate University | $40,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Covenant House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Deaf Unity Of Wisconsin | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $16,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| No Kid Hungryshare Our Strength | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Open Door Repertory Company | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Ravinia - Reachteachplay | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Sinai Health System | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $25,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| St Mary's School | $36,900 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The H Foundation | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Walther Christian Academy | $5,000 | Melrose Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Way Back Inn | $5,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Librar | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The H Foundation | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $1,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| House Of The Good Shepherd | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Walther Christian Academy | $10,000 | Melrose Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Can Do Canines | $35,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Cantata Best Life Foundation | $25,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Way Back Inn | $5,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| 4 Greyhound Racers | $1,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $2,500 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Colgate University | $20,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Deaf Unity | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Ravinia - Reachteachplay | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Kalo Foundation | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Rush University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Open Door Repertory Company | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Jordan Michael Filler Foundation | $1,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Village Church Dyer | $1,000 | Dyer, IN, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fun | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Librar | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Sw Il Jets Basketball Club | $2,500 | Edwardsville, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| The H Foundation | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $1,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| House Of The Good Shepherd | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Walther Christian Academy | $10,000 | Melrose Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| St Mary's School | $25,000 | Dixon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Can Do Canines | $35,000 | New Hope, MN, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Glencoe Community Foundation | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Cantata Best Life Foundation | $25,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Way Back Inn | $5,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| 4 Greyhound Racers | $1,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Harmony House For Cats | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Boy Scout Troop 155 | $5,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Colgate University | $20,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind | $35,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Deaf Unity | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Ravinia - Reachteachplay | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Kalo Foundation | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Rush University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Open Door Repertory Company | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| 4 Greyhound Racers | $1,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Bbyo International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Can Do Canines | $25,000 | New Hope, MN, US | Training Service Dogs | 2016 |
| Cantata Best Life Foundation | $50,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Center On Halsted | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Colgate University - Camp Colgatescholarship Fund | $20,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Manteno, IL, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Deaf Unity - United Advocates Against Violence In The Deaf Community | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Duke Law School Annual Fund | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $72,100 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| House Of The Good Shepherd | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Jets Basketball Club - Southwest Illinois | $2,500 | Ofallon, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Jordan Michael Filler Foundation | $1,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Laf | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of America | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Loyola University Health Systems - Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Maywood, IL, US | Children's Healthcare Volunteer Committee, Nicu Renovation Initiative | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Cycle For Survival | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Open Door Repertory Company | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Ravinia - Reach Teach Play | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Rush University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Salvation Army - Evangeline Booth Lodge | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Homelessness | 2016 |
| Salvation Army - Promise Ann's House | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Teen Program | 2016 |
| Save The Children | $500 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | $1,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The H Foundation | $5,000 | La Grange, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The Kalo Foundation Of Park Ridge | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Village Church Dyer | $1,000 | Dyer, IN, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Walter Christian Academy | $10,000 | Melrose Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Way Back Inn | $5,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Tv And Public Radio | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-2545558 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 333 W WACKER DR STE 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-1247 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres. & Dir. | Louis S Harrison |
|---|---|
| Sec. & Dir. | Lynne Kaplan |
| Treas. & Dir. & Vp | Samantha J Edwards |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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