Ryan Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WAKEFIELD, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $90K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1K
-5180.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-30.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-30.8% YoY
About Ryan Shaw Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ryan Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WAKEFIELD, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $90K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,270 | $-25 | — |
| Revenue | $91,295 | $130,025 | $185,723 |
| Expenses | $90,000 | $130,000 | $212,679 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $90,000 | $130,000 | $212,679 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Johns Prep ($45,000), Mustard Seed Communities Inc ($25,000), The Haven Project Inc ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Prep Danvers, MA | Funding for the Ryan Shaw 15 entrepreneur education program and center for scholarships | $45,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities Inc Medfield, MA | Provide lifelong residential care to children and adults with disabilities. | $25,000 |
| The Haven Project Inc Lynn, MA | Equip train and empower at risk homeless young adults. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Shaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Joanne Shaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Madison Shaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Connor Shaw | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Shaw Foundation?
Ryan Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WAKEFIELD, MA. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ryan Shaw Foundation?
As of 2024, Ryan Shaw Foundation holds $1K in total assets with $91K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does Ryan Shaw Foundation operate?
Ryan Shaw Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Ryan Shaw Foundation award?
In 2024, Ryan Shaw Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ryan Shaw Foundation's EIN?
Ryan Shaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6303202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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