The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Vidalia, GA EIN: 87-4610010

The mission and primary exempt purpose of the organizaton is the prevention of cruelty to animals including the promotion of the care, welfare and protection of animals.

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc gave $108K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$108,430
-36.2% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
3
+200.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$36,143
-78.7% vs 2024
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,357,054
-5.3% vs 2024
Primary geography
Georgia (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

The Rescue Ranch: $88KThe Rescue Ranch$88KEvans County Humane Soc: $10KEvans County Humane Soc$10KDiamonds in the Ruff: $10KDiamonds in the Ruff$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Rescue Ranch ($88K). Together the top 3 received $108K.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

McRae HelenaDaisySpokane

How The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 334% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grant2022 2 grants2023 1 grant2024 3 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $170K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $108K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rescue Ranch McRae Helena, GAWelfare of Animals$88,430
Evans County Humane Soc Daisy, GAWelfare of Animals$10,000
Diamonds in the Ruff Spokane, WAWelfare of Animals$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$1,357,054$107,355$158,387$108,4303$107,355
2024$1,433,184$131,774$229,060$170,0001$131,774
2023$1,555,608$319,572$182,719$135,0002$73,822
2022$1,394,368$1,414,488$26,051$25,0001$6,695

About The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Vidalia, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $107K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Deidre Gordon

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Sherron G. Threlkeld

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Horton

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    $35K (2023) → $35K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Craig Horton — Executive Di: $35KCraig HortonExecutive Di$35K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Craig Horton (Executive Di).

Frequently asked questions about The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc

How much does The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc give each year?

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc gave $108K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $170K across 1 grant.

What is The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $36,143, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc give grants?

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (9%).

Does The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Welfare of Animals" (3 grants).

How large is The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc?

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $107K.

What is The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc?

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Vidalia, GA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.

What is The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Nancy a Shaw Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4610010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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