Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westland, Michigan. Its stated purpose is to build a legacy of improving quality of life for present and future generations, and its recent giving has gone to charitable organizations in Michigan.
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc gave $197K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 65% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,464
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,976
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,517
- Total assets
- $207,032
- -16.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38110 Executive Drive 100, Westland, MI 48185
Phone: (734) 595-7727
Website: https://glennshawfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tiger Village ($43K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 76 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% 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 $39K (2020) to $297K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Village Belleville, MI | General Fund | $43,000 |
| Haven Homes of Detroit Centreville, MI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| HUB61 Newaygo, MI | RENT | $20,000 |
| Six Feet Over Detroit, MI | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Plymouth Foster Care Closet Plymouth, MI | Storage Container | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Chruch Advertising Wayne, MI | ROOF | $10,000 |
| Veterans Radio America Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| We Walk the Line Brighton, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Wayne, MI | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Light House Home Mission Westland, MI | General Fund | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,032 | $260,887 | $207,761 | $197,464 | 22 | $199,433 | $93,884 | $7,422 |
| 2024 | $249,189 | $723,291 | $300,932 | $296,535 | 16 | $298,222 | $269,457 | $323 |
| 2023 | $101,666 | $150,017 | $95,433 | $92,683 | 15 | $94,058 | $36,142 | $3,583 |
| 2022 | $82,832 | $39,665 | $99,503 | $95,395 | 14 | $99,503 | — | $6,151 |
| 2021 | $142,670 | $151,400 | $94,239 | $90,682 | 9 | $94,239 | — | $4,894 |
| 2020 | $85,509 | $127,098 | $41,589 | $38,686 | 31 | — | — | $851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 foundation’s mission is to improve quality of life for present and future generations. Its website identifies four funding areas: basic health and well-being, substance use disorders, education development and training, and arts, culture, and recreation.
Its supported organizations include groups addressing varied community needs. Haven Homes of Detroit describes its mission as providing safe and stable housing for women in and around Detroit. Six Feet Over says it helps families with funeral costs after a suicide. The foundation’s website also lists organizations such as food and social-service providers, education and youth programs, and organizations supporting veterans.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $197,464. Grants ranged from $1,135 to $43,000, with a median grant of $6,517. Among the largest were Tiger Village ($43,000), Haven Homes of Detroit ($25,000), HUB61 ($20,000), Six Feet Over ($12,000), Plymouth Foster Care Closet ($10,000), and Veterans Radio America ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Glenn Shaw Jr. as president; Holly Ann Cozza as secretary; Lynette Kathleen Hobyak as treasurer; and Carl Albert Johnson Jr. as deputy treasurer. Directors listed are Douglas Martin Shaw, Steven Donald Johnson, Joelle Lynn Boros, and Patricia Shaw.
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc is led by Glenn Shaw Jr., President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenn Shaw Jr.
President
Chairman of the Board → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Martin Shaw
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joelle Lynn Boros
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Donald Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Shaw
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Kathleen Hobyak
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Albert Johnson Jr.
Deputy Treasurer
Deputy Treasurer → Director, 2021
Director → Deputy Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Ann Cozza
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc
How much does Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc gave $197K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $297K across 16 grants.
What is Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,517, and its average grant was $8,976, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westland, MI (4 grants), Canton, MI (3 grants), Wayne, MI (2 grants) and Plymouth, MI (2 grants).
Does Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Family in Need" (3 grants).
Who are Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tiger Village ($43,000), Haven Homes of Detroit ($25,000) and HUB61 ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc?
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc reported $207K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve quality of life for present and future generations. Its website identifies four funding areas: basic health and well-being, substance use disorders, education development and training, and arts, culture, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3457049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc 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 August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glenn-shaw-family-foundation-inc-morg_53b423c9f4a0438cba4eb8057ed90dda
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