Private foundation · EIN 87-6116370 · Ogden, Utah

Mary Elizabeth Dee 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $790K total, median $790K. 100% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$790K
Median grant
$790K
Stays in UT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Intermountain Fdn McKay-Dee HospitalOgden, UTGeneral operating$790K

About this foundation

Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ogden, Utah, administered in care of First Security Bank of Utah, tax-exempt since 1961. 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 Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $790K across 1 grants, a median of $790K.

Where does Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundation give?

Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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