Shirley's Way Inc
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
90-1024077
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
90-1024077
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Shirley's Way Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Kentucky, with additional support in Michigan and Indiana. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Shirley's Way Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To provide cancer patients and others with life threatening illness financial assistance with everyday living expenses.
Cause Areas
2
Cancers
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC VALLEY SPORTS AMERICAN
$150K
8%

I Would Rather Be Reading
$118.9K
6%
ADDIE AND BAYLOR KIRCHGESSNER FOUNDATION INC
$77K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Shirley's Way Inc?
No. Shirley's Way Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Shirley's Way Inc give?
Shirley's Way Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. 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 Shirley's Way Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Shirley's Way Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Shirley's Way Inc make each year?
In 2024, Shirley's Way Inc awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Shirley's Way Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Shirley's Way Inc awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC VALLEY SPORTS AMERICAN, I Would Rather Be Reading, and ADDIE AND BAYLOR KIRCHGESSNER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Shirley's Way Inc?
Shirley's Way Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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