Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Gorham, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,310 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$136,310
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $181,389 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $327,239 | 25 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $181,389 | 31 | $29.0 million |
| 2025 | $136,310 | 34 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc 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 Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 33 | $135,310 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Blue Collar Scholarship | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Found | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Susan Curtis Foundation | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Reed Allen Community Fund | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Msspa | General operating support | $10,200 |
| Walk A Mile in Their Shoes | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Westbrook Together Days | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Maine 4H Foundation | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Bonny Eagle Middle School | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Sweetser Maine | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Gorham Field Hockey | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Maine Historical | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Eastern Trail | General operating support | $1,010 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cressey Road United Methodist | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Gorham Middle School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Inn at Village Square | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Maine Veterans' Homes | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cumberland County Fair | General operating support | $500 |
| Standish Historical Society | General operating support | $500 |
| Stephen Ward Memorial Scholarship | General operating support | $500 |
| Tri-Town Little League | General operating support | $500 |
| Windham Youth Soccer Association | General operating support | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating support | $250 |
| Behs Baseball Boosters | General operating support | $250 |
| Bonny Eagle Soccer Boosters | General operating support | $250 |
| Dayton's Farmers Market | General operating support | $250 |
| Gorham High School | General operating support | $250 |
| Sebago Days Committee | General operating support | $250 |
| St Joseph's Women's Lacrosse | General operating support | $250 |
| Gorham School Department | General operating support | $200 |
| Maine Farm Bureau Association | General operating support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan E Shaw
- Daniel H Shaw
- Donna K Shaw
- Jacqueline M Joyce
- Thomas B Biegel
Questions people ask
Does Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc give?
$136,310 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan E Shaw (Trustee), Daniel H Shaw (Trustee), Donna K Shaw (Trustee) and Jacqueline M Joyce (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.