Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation
The Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation is a private foundation based in Park Ridge, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $17,250, with each listed grant designated to support program and operational expenses.
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation gave $17K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,250
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,327
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $19,660
- +15.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 S Northwest Highway Ste 209, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (312) 796-8794
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James Day School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Illinois (29%), Massachusetts (16%), and Texas (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $233K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Day School Clinton, NY | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Homan Square Chicago, IL | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $3,000 |
| PMC Kids Ride Winchester, MA | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $2,500 |
| Portico Kingwood, TX | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $2,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy Chicago, IL | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $1,000 |
| Kirkland Trails Inc Clinton, NY | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $500 |
| Friends of the Green Bay Trail Glencoe, IL | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $500 |
| Women's Exchange Winnetka, IL | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $500 |
| Kirkland Art Center Clinton, NY | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $500 |
| Mohawk Valley Health Utica, NY | To Support Program and Operational Expenses. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,660 | $25,041 | $22,465 | $17,250 | 13 | $21,945 | $1,108 |
| 2024 | $17,084 | $10,051 | $35,581 | $33,203 | 24 | $35,345 | $1,433 |
| 2023 | $42,614 | $85,053 | $80,630 | $75,900 | 45 | $80,180 | $2,078 |
| 2022 | $38,191 | $80,028 | $98,914 | $94,450 | 49 | $98,255 | $2,915 |
| 2021 | $57,077 | $25,037 | $95,497 | $92,347 | 51 | $95,182 | $3,800 |
| 2020 | $127,537 | $300,103 | $236,417 | $232,852 | 94 | — | $6,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes supporting low-income and underprivileged Chicago residents through housing and community redevelopment; college and life preparation at Chicago Hope Academy; library services in the greater Kirkland, New York area; arts education and cultural experiences at Kirkland Art Center; and promoting a healthy natural corridor through Friends of the Green Bay Trail.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $17,250 through 13 grants. The grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $500. The stated purpose for the listed grants was to support program and operational expenses.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,000 to St James Day School in Clinton, New York; $3,000 to Foundation for Homan Square in Chicago; $2,500 to PMC Kids Ride in Winchester, Massachusetts; $2,000 to Portico in Kingwood, Texas; and $1,000 to Chicago Hope Academy in Chicago. The foundation also gave $500 each to Kirkland Trails, Friends of the Green Bay Trail, Women’s Exchange, Kirkland Art Center, Mohawk Valley Health, Kirkland Town Library, and ITOG-Inernat’l Thyroid Oncology Grp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Beverly E Hayford was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation is led by Beverly E Hayford, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly E Hayford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation
How much does Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation give each year?
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation gave $17K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 24 grants.
What is Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,327, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation give grants?
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, NY (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St James Day School ($5,000), Foundation for Homan Square ($3,000) and PMC Kids Ride ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation?
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's EIN?
Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7295674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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