Shirar Family Foundation
Marshalltown, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
82-1010205
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Marshalltown, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
82-1010205
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Shirar Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $56,000 across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TMS GLOBAL INC
NORCROSS, GA
$55K
17%
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Boone, NC
$37.5K
11%
Open Doors With Brother Andrew Inc
Santa Ana, CA
$11K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$1.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Shirar Family Foundation?
No. Shirar Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Shirar Family Foundation give?
Shirar Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Carolina, and Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Shirar Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Shirar Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Shirar Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Shirar Family Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $56 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Shirar Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Shirar Family Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include TMS GLOBAL INC, SAMARITAN'S PURSE, and Open Doors With Brother Andrew Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Shirar Family Foundation?
Shirar Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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