The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations in Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Virginia, supporting organizations working in areas including education, conservation, arts, food access, and animal welfare.
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation gave $2.9M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in Colorado. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,861,856
- +75.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,685
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $31,838,100
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 South Nevada Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 228-1080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ($860K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 135 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 22% to Maine, and 17% to New Hampshire. Recipients in Ohio received 2% and those in Virginia received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $120K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2023) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $860,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College New London, NH | Turf Field | $500,000 |
| Wolfe's Neck Farm Freeport, ME | General Fund | $175,000 |
| Vail Christian High School Edwards, CO | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance Avon, CO | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Cycle Effect Eagle, CO | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation Vail, CO | General Fund | $101,856 |
| 317 Main St Community Center Yarmouth, ME | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Mountain Valley Horse Rescue Eagle, CO | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Round up River Ranch Gypsum, CO | General Fund | $70,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,838,100 | $4,042,552 | $3,643,582 | $2,861,856 | 29 | $2,861,856 | $3,341,316 | $2,451,979 |
| 2023 | $31,395,349 | $1,676,744 | $2,334,297 | $1,632,256 | 25 | $1,632,256 | $979,845 | $2,293,726 |
| 2022 | $31,938,709 | $450,967 | $3,107,413 | $2,277,440 | 27 | $2,257,440 | — | $2,235,592 |
| 2021 | $34,329,438 | $4,574,843 | $3,709,758 | $2,790,000 | 28 | $2,775,000 | $3,765,494 | $2,455,391 |
| 2020 | $33,412,085 | $2,489,038 | $3,119,142 | $2,464,266 | 26 | — | $1,872,321 | $2,154,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, 317 Main St Community Center describes its work as providing music education and supporting musicians and the creative economy. Mountain Valley Horse Rescue says it provides care and rehabilitation for abused, abandoned, and neglected horses. Full Plates Full Potential describes its mission as ending childhood hunger by helping schools and nonprofits expand access to child nutrition programs. The Forest Society of Maine says it conserves Maine forestlands, while the Portland Museum of Art describes its aim as making art accessible to all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $2,861,856. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $860,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest reported grants included $860,000 to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for its general fund, $500,000 to Colby-Sawyer College for a turf field, and $175,000 to Wolfe’s Neck Farm for its general fund. Other grants included $150,000 each to Vail Christian High School and Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance, and $125,000 to Cycle Effect.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sally Louise Veitch as vice president and treasurer, Tay Veitch as president, Robert D Veitch as secretary, and Heather K Veitch and Kelly A Veitch as trustees.
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation is led by Tay Veitch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tay Veitch
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather K. Veitch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly A. Veitch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert D. Veitch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Louise Veitch
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation
How much does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation give each year?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation gave $2.9M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 25 grants.
What is The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $98,685, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation give grants?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (22%) and New Hampshire (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (7 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants), Eagle, CO (2 grants) and Freeport, ME (2 grants).
Does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ($860,000), Colby Sawyer College ($500,000) and Wolfe's Neck Farm ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation reported $31.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, 317 Main St Community Center describes its work as providing music education and supporting musicians and the creative economy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's EIN?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1577890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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