The Shaw Family Endowment Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Shaw Family Endowment Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 11 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 9 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 5 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Shaw Family Endowment Fund 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 The Shaw Family Endowment Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger | General | $500,000 |
| Americares | General | $500,000 |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation | General | $500,000 |
| City Harvest | General | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | General | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David E Shaw
- Beth Shaw
Questions people ask
Does The Shaw Family Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shaw Family Endowment Fund give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs The Shaw Family Endowment Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists David E Shaw (Treasurer and Secretary) and Beth Shaw (President and Director).
What does The Shaw Family Endowment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.