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Shaw Family Endowment Fund is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is David E Shaw. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have decreased from $38M in 2011 to $5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Shaw Family Endowment Fund has made 35 grants totaling $8.6M, with a median grant of $250K. Annual giving has decreased from $5.7M in 2022 to $2.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $500K, with an average award of $245K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, Illinois, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$276K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 21 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.
Shaw Family Endowment Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, IL.
Shaw Family Endowment Fund has distributed a total of $8.6M across 35 grants. The median grant size is $250K, with an average of $245K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $500K.
Shaw Family Endowment Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shaw Family Endowment Fund is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David E Shaw | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth Shaw | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$8.6M
Average Grant
$245K
Median Grant
$250K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Against HungerGENERAL | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Innocence ProjectGENERAL | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| AmericaresGENERAL | Stamford, CT | $500K | 2023 |
| New York City Health And Hospitals CorporationGENERAL | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| City HarvestGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Young People'S Chorus Of New York CityGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Legal AidGENERAL | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Symphony Space IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| United In HarmonyGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| WiserGENERAL | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Urban InstituteGENERAL | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |