Shaw Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Shaw Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,400 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,400
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,250
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $87,934 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 | $87,934 | 22 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $85,400 | 18 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Shaw Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc, 1024 E Britton Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 755-5571 |
| What to submit | The shaw foundation grant application is available online at: https://fmiokc.com/clients/shaw-family/application. |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines are posted on the website listed above. |
| Restrictions | Any award restrictions or limitations can be found on the website listed above. |
What Shaw Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 14 | $82,900 |
| Missouri | 4 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endownment Associ | General support | $16,250 |
| Exploration Place | General support | $8,500 |
| Union Rescue Mission of Witchita | General support | $7,000 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | General support | $6,400 |
| Music Theater of Wichita | General support | $6,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | General support | $6,000 |
| Botanica | General support | $5,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre | General support | $5,000 |
| Phillips Fundamental Learning Cente | General support | $5,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Sedgewick County Zoological Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Kansas Aviation Museum | General support | $2,750 |
| Trinity Catholic JRSR High School | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Behavioral and Academic | General support | $2,500 |
| St Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness | General support | $1,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | General support | $600 |
| Lutheran Elemntary School Associati | General support | $500 |
| Ready Readers | General support | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Richard Shaw
- Dr Jim Shaw
- Dr John Shaw
- Robert K Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Shaw Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines are posted on the website listed above..
How much does Shaw Family Foundation give?
$85,400 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shaw Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Richard Shaw (President), Dr Jim Shaw (Vice Preside), Dr John Shaw (Secretary) and Robert K Shaw (Treasurer).
What does Shaw Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.