The Catto Shaw Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Denver, Colorado, established in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) entity. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking foundation with a volunteer leadership team and no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-36.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
+51.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Catto Shaw Foundation funds initiatives that empower women and help preserve the planet through the intersection of environmental advocacy, social justice, and creativity.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Women's empowerment and initiatives that support women
- Environmental advocacy and sustainability projects
- Social justice programs
- Creative solutions combining creativity with advocacy
- Environmental education
- Renewable energy initiatives
- Community and school gardens
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only, with the foundation making contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
$15,000–$55,000
Average Grant
$43,500–$254
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. locations and states, including:
Cities: Arlington, Aspen, Basalt, Boulder, Carbondale, Carpenteria, Denver, Franklin, Glenwood Springs, Harpswell, Malibu, New York, Pacific Palisades, Sacramento, Snowmass Village, Washington, and Williamstown
States: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $23,903,930
- Total revenues: $1,425,839
- Total expenses: $1,320,204
- Total giving: $1,065,861
- Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $22,036,213
- Total revenues: $1,649,284
- Total expenses: $1,336,796
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $405,117
- Investment income and dividends: $480,823
Giving Rate: Approximately 5.1% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,903,930 | $22,036,213 | $19,877,290 |
| Revenue | $1,425,839 | $1,649,284 | $1,738,890 |
| Expenses | $1,320,204 | $1,336,796 | $1,224,638 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,112,085 | $1,156,855 | $1,052,341 |
| Net Investment Income | $806,373 | $1,075,538 | $256,740 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,113,860 | $984,852 | $987,694 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Isa Catto Shaw – Executive Director (volunteer, no compensation)
- Daniel A. Shaw – President (volunteer, no compensation)
- Jennifer Crossett – Treasurer (volunteer, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISA CATTO SHAW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL A SHAW | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CROSSETT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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