Etta M Shaw Tr
Etta M Shaw Tr is a private foundation, based in Johnston, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $201K. Net investment income was $288K.
Etta M Shaw Tr at a glance
In short: Etta M Shaw Tr gave $201K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $50K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $201,271
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $50,318
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $47,253
- Total assets
- $3,142,401
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Etta M Shaw Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wentworth Douglass Hospital ($60K). Together the top 4 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Etta M Shaw Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2021) to $205K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Douglass Hospital Dover, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $59,512 |
| Dover Childrens Home Dover, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $47,253 |
| Wentworth Home for the Aged Dover, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $47,253 |
| First Parish Congregatnl Church Dover, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $47,253 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,142,401 | $321,942 | $256,734 | $201,271 | 4 | $218,606 | $288,185 | $202,200 |
| 2025 | $3,064,811 | $251,374 | $233,101 | $183,885 | 4 | $200,610 | $217,172 | $191,584 |
| 2024 | $3,056,865 | $150,296 | $246,307 | $193,984 | 4 | $209,714 | $119,837 | $178,294 |
| 2023 | $3,149,355 | $421,038 | $239,352 | $186,908 | 4 | $202,500 | $390,365 | $168,624 |
| 2022 | $2,967,308 | $374,363 | $260,200 | $204,568 | 4 | $222,128 | $339,461 | $203,556 |
| 2021 | $2,852,823 | $265,703 | $213,225 | $160,544 | 4 | — | $234,360 | $183,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Etta M Shaw Tr reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Etta M Shaw Tr's only listed officer is Citizens Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Citizens Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$32K (2021) → $33K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $33K, to Citizens Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Etta M Shaw Tr
How much does Etta M Shaw Tr give each year?
Etta M Shaw Tr gave $201K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $184K across 4 grants.
What is Etta M Shaw Tr's typical grant size?
Etta M Shaw Tr's median grant in 2026 was $47,253, and its average grant was $50,318, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Etta M Shaw Tr give grants?
Etta M Shaw Tr gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dover, NH (4 grants).
Does Etta M Shaw Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Etta M Shaw Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Etta M Shaw Tr?
Etta M Shaw Tr reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Etta M Shaw Tr's EIN?
Etta M Shaw Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6015152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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