Private foundation · EIN 95-4715961 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward Baker 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $60K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
8
$60K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal Farleys Boys RanchAmarillo, TXChildren residential care$7,500
Covenant House Greater WashingtonWashington, DCChildren resident care$7,500
Father Flanangans Boys HomeBoys Town, NEChildren residential care$7,500
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILChildren residential care$7,500
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXMedical care$7,500
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAMedical care$7,500
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTChildren care$7,500
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchBillings, MTChrildren residential care$7,500

By state: Texas 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Nebraska 1 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Edward Baker Shaw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Edward Shaw, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Edward Baker Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Edward Baker Shaw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $60K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Edward Baker Shaw Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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