Private foundation · EIN 36-6162196 · Chicago, Illinois

Walden W Shaw Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $281K total, median $40K. 17% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$281K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in IL
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Choc FoundationOrange, CAGeneral funds$120K
The Shea CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral funds$41K
Pediatric Cancer Research FoundationIrvine, CAGeneral funds$40K
Burn InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral funds$40K
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral funds$30K
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CAGeneral funds$10K

By state: California 5 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Walden W Shaw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Suzanne L Saxman, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Walden W Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Walden W Shaw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $281K across 6 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Walden W Shaw Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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