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The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 954715961

The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $60,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$15,000
Connecticut1$7,500
District of Columbia1$7,500
Illinois1$7,500
Montana1$7,500
Nebraska1$7,500
Virginia1$7,500

Grants paid in 2023

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal Farleys Boys Ranch
Amarillo, TX
Children residential care$7,500
Covenant House Greater Washington
Washington, DC
Children resident care$7,500
Father Flanangans Boys Home
Boys Town, NE
Children residential care$7,500
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Chicago, IL
Children residential care$7,500
Mercy Ships
Garden Valley, TX
Medical care$7,500
Operation Smile
Virginia Beach, VA
Medical care$7,500
Save the Children
Fairfield, CT
Children care$7,500
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
Billings, MT
Chrildren residential care$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation give?

$60,000 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Edward Shaw (Founder).

What does The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.

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