Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc
Providing financial support to individuals, organizations or other entities engaged in research, education, and innovation related to children with brain injuries, their treatment, rehabilitation, recovery and activities of daily living.
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc gave $65K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $33K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,000
- +1200.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $32,500
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $1,979,374
- +25.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital ($50K). Together the top 2 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $113K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $65K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital Washington, DC | BFit Power Based Exercise Program - to provide exercise space, equipment, program coordination, professional staff, volunteer trainers from local physical therapy school, and medical oversight | $50,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD | To support Kennedy Krieger Institute and its life-changing work with children, adolescents and young adults with neurological injuries and conditions. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,979,374 | $311,833 | $97,794 | $65,000 | 2 | $16,361 |
| 2025 | $1,581,243 | $273,264 | $35,381 | $5,000 | Total only | $14,499 |
| 2024 | $1,263,697 | $261,523 | $130,880 | $112,500 | 2 | $14,941 |
| 2023 | $1,036,049 | $223,165 | $14,195 | — | — | $13,219 |
| 2022 | $781,485 | $410,704 | $57,115 | $35,000 | 2 | $7,204 |
| 2021 | $610,996 | $225,483 | $109,638 | $25,000 | 1 | $627 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc is led by Robert L Sloan, Board Chair, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert L Sloan
Board Chair, President & CEO
Board Chair & President → Board Chair, President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Shaw
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Sloan
Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ammerman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas McConnell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Bohinc
Board Member & Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Shaw
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc gave $65K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc?
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $312K.
What is Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc?
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc operate?
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, South Carolina.
What is Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0765105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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