Catto Shaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Catto Shaw Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $278,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$278,500
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 19 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 12 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
Catto 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Catto Shaw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $675,861 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | General operating fund | $278,500 |
| The Arts Campus at Willits | General operating fund | $172,361 |
| Ascend at the Aspen Institute | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Aspen Words | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Manu | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Valley Settlement | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| California State University Sacramento | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Creative Capital Foundation | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Conservation International | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| The Shalom Foundation | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Dsa Friends Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Isa Catto Shaw
- Daniel A Shaw
- Jennifer Crossett
Questions people ask
Does Catto Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catto Shaw Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs Catto Shaw Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Isa Catto Shaw (Executive Director), Daniel A Shaw (President) and Jennifer Crossett (Treasurer).
What does Catto Shaw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.