Sharkey Foundation

EIN 47-1892164 · OR · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in OR, CA, WA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Sharkey Foundation based in OR paid 16 grants totaling $160K to 16 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $20K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, ASHLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, and LA CLINICA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,426,296
Giving (latest yr)
$160,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
16
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Ashland Schools Foundation$20,000
  • Ashland Community Health Foundation$17,500
  • LA Clinica$12,500
  • Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon$12,500
  • Surfing for Hope$12,000

Where grants went

  • Oregon$112,500 · 10 grants
  • California$37,500 · 5 grants
  • Washington$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (16)

Ashland Schools Foundation
Ashland, OR
High School Theater
$20,000
Ashland Community Health Foundation
Ashland, OR
School Nurse Program
$17,500
Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon
Ashland, OR
Teen Education
$12,500
LA Clinica
Medford, OR
Happy Smiles Program and Acute Care Center
$12,500
Surfing for Hope
San Luis Obispo, CA
Surf Camps
$12,000
Applause Children's Theater
Paso Robles, CA
Junior Director Program
$10,000
Bee Girl
Ashland, OR
General Fund
$10,000
Farestart
Seattle, WA
Barista Program
$10,000
Jefferson Public Radio
Ashland, OR
General Fund
$10,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashland, OR
School Visits
$10,000
Scienceworks
Ashland, OR
Education Program
$10,000
Friends of Santa Margarita Library
Santa Margarita, CA
Children's Program
$8,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Sharkey Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Sharkey Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $160K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $20K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, ASHLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, LA CLINICA, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Sharkey Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Sharkey Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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