Shirk Center Endowment

Arts and Culture NonprofitsEducation NonprofitsYMCA

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$206,000

Grant Range

$12,000$257,000

States & Territories

Illinois

Applicants should use the foundation’s online application and meet the posted deadlines (May 1 and October 1 / October 15 noted on the site), align proposals with arts, education, youth/athletics, or community facility needs, and include clear local impact and required materials; contacting the listed grant expeditor email or the president for clarification is an appropriate next step given the published contact information.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

Jo-Anna Ramsay

Grant Expeditor

All grants over a $500 must be filed through this web site. All grant submissions must be completed before October 15th to be considered.

General Contact

P.O. Box 1549, Bloomington, IL 61702-1549

Administrative Contact

James A Shirk

President/Director

3098278580
103 N Robinson, Bloomington, IL 61701

Contact James A Shirk for Further Information

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024