The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $281,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$281,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $310,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $303,402 | 6 | $6.5 million |
| 2023 | $310,500 | 6 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $281,000 | 6 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
The Walden W and Jean Young 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $251,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choc Foundation | General funds | $120,000 |
| The Shea Center | General funds | $41,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | General funds | $40,000 |
| Burn Institute | General funds | $40,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | General funds | $30,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General funds | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Carey Iler
- Suzanne Saxman
- Robert Gordon Iler Jr
- Sharon Jean Kirby
- Cheryl Kennedy
- Linda Larson
Questions people ask
Does The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation give?
$281,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Carey Iler (Exec. Director/Pres, Various), Suzanne Saxman (Secr/Treas, Various), Robert Gordon Iler Jr (Vice President, Various) and Sharon Jean Kirby (Director, Various) among 6 officers and trustees.