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Also known as: C/O SUZANNE SAXMAN SEYFARTH SHAW LLP
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Walden W Shaw Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. The principal officer is Suzanne L Saxman. It holds total assets of $7.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $8.8M in 2010 to $7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Illinois and Connecticut. According to available records, Walden W Shaw Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has decreased from $426K in 2020 to $311K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $664K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $28K to $120K, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Connecticut, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$120K
Based on 7 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.
Walden W Shaw Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, CT.
Walden W Shaw Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 34 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $28K to $120K.
Walden W Shaw Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walden W Shaw Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Carey Iler | EXEC. DIRECTOR/PRES, VARIOUS | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Cheryl Kennedy | DIRECTOR, VARIOUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Gordon Iler Jr | VICE PRESIDENT, VARIOUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sharon Jean Kirby | DIRECTOR, VARIOUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Saxman | SECR/TREAS, VARIOUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Larson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$425K
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
$7M
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
$311K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$135K
Distribution Amount
$331K
Total: $967K
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$40K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Foundation IncEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Roseburg, OR | $85K | 2020 |
| Choc FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Orange, CA | $120K | 2024 |
| The Shea CenterGENERAL FUNDS | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $41K | 2024 |
| Burn InstituteGENERAL FUNDS | San Diego, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Irvine, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| Erikson InstituteGENERAL FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois At ChicagoGENERAL FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2024 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Of Orange CtyGENERAL FUNDS | Irvine, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Children'S Medical CenterGENERAL FUNDS | Hartford, CT | $33K | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Choc Children'S FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Orange, CA | $120K | 2020 |
| Connecticut Children'S Medical Center FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Hartford, CT | $43K | 2020 |