VIRGINIA LEE SHIRLEY PRIVATE FOUNDATION
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$7.8M
Total Assets (2023)
$420K
Total Giving (2023)
96
Grants on File (2018–2023)
$13K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
Phone
3123321111
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $317K | $7.0M | $366K | 34 |
| 2020 | N/A | $8.1M | $252K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $8.7M | $648K | N/A |
| 2022 | $387K | $7.1M | $420K | 30 |
| 2023 | $420K | $7.8M | $313K | 32 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 96 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$55K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| LOUIS S HARRISON | PRES. & DIR. | — |
| SAMANTHA J EDWARDS | TREAS. & DIR. & VP | — |
| LYNNE KAPLAN | SEC. & DIR. | — |
| CAROLE J WALTHER | TREAS. & DIR. | — |
Grants Awarded (96 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN DO CANINES | NEW HOPE, MN | $55,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| CAN DO CANINES | NEW HOPE, MN | $55,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL | DIXON, IL | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| CAN DO CANINES | NEW HOPE, MN | $35,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| DEAF UNITY - UNITED ADVOCATES AGAINST VIOLENCE | RICHMOND, CA | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| COVENANT HOUSE | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| DUKE LAW SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND | DURHAM, NC | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| CANTATA BEST LIFE FOUNDATION | BROOKFIELD, IL | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| DUKE LAW SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND | DURHAM, NC | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRAR | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| COVENANT HOUSE | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY | HAMILTON, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY | HAMILTON, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| DEAF UNITY | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL | KANKAKEE, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| SALVATION ARMY | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| SALVATION ARMY | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY | HAMILTON, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| DUKE LAW SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND | DURHAM, NC | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| SALVATION ARMY | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL | DIXON, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| LEGAL AID CHICAGO (LAF) | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |