Howard R L Cook and Tommy Shaw Foundation For Black Employees
Preselected recipients only
Howard R L Cook and Tommy Shaw Foundation For Black Employees is a private foundation in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,475 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,475 and the largest $1,475. 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$1,475
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,475
- Largest grant$1,475
- Assets$13,598
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1,550 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $17,711 |
| 2024 | $1,550 | 1 | $23,402 |
| 2025 | $1,475 | 1 | $13,598 |
How to apply
Howard R L Cook and Tommy Shaw Foundation For Black Employees 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $1,475 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Priscilla | Acting President | $1,475 |
Officers and trustees
- Geraldine Duncan
- Sharon Taylor
- Charles Mwalimu
- Carolyn Torrell
- Lawrence Perry
- Runako Balondemu
- Clifton Knight
- Kenneth Mackie
- William Roland
- Priscilla Ijeomah Mills
Questions people ask
Does Howard R L Cook and Tommy Shaw Foundation For Black Employees accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard R L Cook and Tommy Shaw Foundation For Black Employees give?
$1,475 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,475.
Who runs Howard R L Cook and Tommy Shaw Foundation For Black Employees?
Its 2025 filing lists Geraldine Duncan (Director), Sharon Taylor (Director), Charles Mwalimu (Director) and Carolyn Torrell (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.