Robert G Shaw Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert G Shaw Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,701 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $212 and the largest $10,000. 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$30,701
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$212
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$448,041
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,351 the year before.
21% 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 | $29,351 | 30 | $412,127 |
| 2024 | $30,701 | 28 | $448,041 |
How to apply
Robert G Shaw Family 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.
What Robert G Shaw Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $11,746 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150 |
| Florida | 1 | $105 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted | $6,700 |
| Beloit College | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Citadel Theatre | Unrestricted | $750 |
| GPF Foundation | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Ben's Lighthouse | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society | Unrestricted | $450 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $361 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| North Shore Community Partners | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lake County Sponsors | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Reading Power | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Unrestricted | $225 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $200 |
| McHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Wbez | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Mitchell Museum of American Indians | Unrestricted | $160 |
| A Safe Place | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Wedupbs | Unrestricted | $105 |
| WTTW 11 | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Lake Forest American Legion | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestrited | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Unresticted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Shaw
- Mary H Coan
- Suzanne S Bohm
Questions people ask
Does Robert G Shaw Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert G Shaw Family Foundation give?
$30,701 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $212.
Who runs Robert G Shaw Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert G Shaw (Pres/Treas/Sec), Mary H Coan (Director) and Suzanne S Bohm (Director).
What does Robert G Shaw Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.