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Edward Baker Shaw Foundation is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Edward Shaw. It holds total assets of $7.8M. Annual income is reported at $8K. Total assets have grown from $273K in 2011 to $7.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 8 states, including Texas, District of Columbia, Florida. According to available records, Edward Baker Shaw Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $145K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $21K in 2020 to $60K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $8K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Edward Baker Shaw Foundation reported 31 individual grants totaling $145,060 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $3,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,000 and $7,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $8,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $202,567 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in TX (8 of 31), followed by DC (4) and IL (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 10 states. Of its 15 distinct grantees, 60 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception.
Computed from 31 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 10 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Edward Baker Shaw Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, VA, DC.
Edward Baker Shaw Foundation has distributed a total of $145K across 31 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $8K.
Edward Baker Shaw Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edward Baker Shaw Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Shaw | FOUNDER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$203K
Total Assets
$7.8M
Fair Market Value
$7.5M
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$43K
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$145K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Flanangans Boys HomeCHILDREN RESIDENTIAL CARE | Boys Town, NE | $8K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsMEDICAL CARE | Garden Valley, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Covenant House Greater WashingtonCHILDREN RESIDENT CARE | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Cal Farleys Boys RanchCHILDREN RESIDENTIAL CARE | Amarillo, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And GirlsCHILDREN RESIDENTIAL CARE | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Operation SmileMEDICAL CARE | Virginia Beach, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenCHILDREN CARE | Fairfield, CT | $8K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Boys And Girls RanchCHRILDREN RESIDENTIAL CARE | Billings, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Food For The PoorCHILDREN CARE | Coconut Creek, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Cal FarleyChildren residential care | Amarillo, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Smile TrainMedical care | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| Unicef UsaMedical care | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| Boys TownChildren residential care | Boys Town, NE | $3K | 2021 |
| UnicefMedical Care | New York, NY | N/A | 2020 |
| Feed The ChildrenChildren Care | Oklahoma City, OK | N/A | 2020 |