The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $60K.
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation gave $60K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), top state Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,000
- +76.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +10.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $10,496
- -99.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (25% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cal Farleys Boys Ranch ($8K). Together the top 8 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation gives
- Giving grew 185% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 165% 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $60K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Amarillo, TX | Children Residential Care | $7,500 |
| Covenant House Greater Washington Washington, DC | Children Resident Care | $7,500 |
| Father Flanangans Boys Home Boys Town, NE | Children Residential Care | $7,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | Children Residential Care | $7,500 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Medical Care | $7,500 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Medical Care | $7,500 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Children Care | $7,500 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Billings, MT | Chrildren Residential Care | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,496 | $8,233 | $202,567 | $60,000 | 8 | $71,250 | — | $43,195 |
| 2022 | $7,815,812 | $520,014 | $412,377 | $34,000 | 5 | $41,700 | $141,144 | $41,333 |
| 2021 | $6,417,251 | $828,036 | $94,228 | $30,000 | 10 | $37,700 | — | $22,071 |
| 2020 | $5,683,443 | $2,063,645 | $217,679 | $21,060 | 8 | — | $226,248 | $18,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's only listed officer is Edward B Shaw, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Edward B Shaw
Founder
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation
How much does The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation give each year?
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation gave $60K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $34K across 5 grants.
What is The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,500, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation give grants?
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's top state is Texas, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Nebraska (13%).
Does The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Children Residential Care" (3 grants).
Who are The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Cal Farleys Boys Ranch ($7,500), Covenant House Greater Washington ($7,500) and Father Flanangans Boys Home ($7,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation?
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's EIN?
The Edward Baker Shaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4715961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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