Sharkey Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various educational and community initiatives, particularly those focused on children and families. Its mission emphasizes the importance of education, wildlife conservation, and community service, as evidenced by its funding of programs related to STEM education, children's programs, and family support services. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing youth development and promoting environmental awareness through grants to organizations involved in marine life and wildlife conservation. While it primarily serves recipients in Florida, its support extends to select programs in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized Florida nonprofit with programs in children’s education, STEM, youth development, or environmental/marine education and an existing local presence or referral relationship.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on children's education, STEM exhibits, youth development, or marine/environmental education
- • Located in Palm Beach County or broader Southeast Florida
- • Existing relationship or referral to a trustee, officer, or prior grantee
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $5K–$32K range
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Florida (about 88% of dollars) though small out-of-state gifts appear; three states received funding in the latest year but the footprint is essentially local to Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct independent recipients across education, youth, and environmental causes; while the top five take a sizable share, the foundation funds many separate organizations rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The filings and application notes state the funder only supports preselected applicants, which suggests invitation-driven decisions; however, five new recipients appeared in the latest year, indicating occasional additions likely by invitation rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
