Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,364 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,572 and the largest $29,000. 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$87,364
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,572
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$313,493
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,032 the year before.
56% 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 | $90,152 | 12 | $214,337 |
| 2024 | $78,032 | 12 | $302,938 |
| 2025 | $87,364 | 13 | $313,493 |
How to apply
Dina Lewisohn 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.
What Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $2,253 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $44,641 |
| New York | 2 | $29,183 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,287 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Provide reproductive and sexual healthcare and education | $29,000 |
| The Jewish Center of Princeton | Religious org | $23,103 |
| First Colonial High School | Education | $10,000 |
| Greenwood House | Support aged in the community | $5,018 |
| Individual | Support social services | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Princeton Mobile Food Pantry | Community outreach | $2,572 |
| Na'atik Language and Culture | Educational | $2,253 |
| The Jewish Federation of North Amer | Educational | $1,854 |
| Individual | Educational | $1,634 |
| CACNA1A Foundation | Educational | $1,287 |
| Individual | Education, religious | $460 |
| Sundane Institute Ny | Educational | $183 |
Officers and trustees
- Dina L Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation give?
$87,364 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,572.
Who runs Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dina L Shaw (President).
What does Dina Lewisohn Shaw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.