The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $281K. Net investment income was $181K.
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation at a glance
In short: The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation gave $281K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $281,000
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,833
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $7,511,997
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Choc Foundation ($120K). Together the top 6 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 33 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2025) to $426K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | General Funds | $120,000 |
| The Shea Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Funds | $41,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Irvine, CA | General Funds | $40,000 |
| Burn Institute San Diego, CA | General Funds | $40,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL | General Funds | $30,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Oceanside, CA | General Funds | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,511,997 | $260,651 | $395,283 | $281,000 | 6 | $312,921 | $181,339 | $361,622 |
| 2024 | $6,997,726 | $196,494 | $424,542 | $310,500 | 6 | $345,995 | $135,151 | $331,020 |
| 2023 | $6,525,025 | $289,618 | $452,371 | $303,402 | 6 | $365,037 | $203,484 | $311,354 |
| 2022 | $6,350,603 | $345,945 | $438,329 | $331,906 | 7 | $351,319 | $258,748 | $359,446 |
| 2021 | $7,492,090 | $489,329 | $484,042 | $358,292 | 8 | — | $400,009 | $353,960 |
| 2020 | $6,624,659 | $335,222 | $571,838 | $425,629 | 8 | — | $240,193 | $345,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $362K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation is led by Donald Carey Iler, Executive Director, President & Various on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Carey Iler
Executive Director, President & Various
On filings since 2020
$25K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Cheryl Kennedy
Director & Various
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Jean Kirby
Director & Various
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Gordon Iler Jr.
Vice President & Various
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne Saxman
Secretary, Treasurer & Various
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Gordon Iler (2020) — Director & Various
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Donald Carey Iler (Exec. Director/Pres, Various).
Frequently asked questions about The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation
How much does The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation give each year?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation gave $281K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $311K across 6 grants.
What is The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's typical grant size?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $46,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation give grants?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (11%).
Does The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's largest grantees?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Choc Foundation ($120,000), The Shea Center ($41,000) and Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $362K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $7.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's EIN?
The Walden W and Jean Young Shaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6162196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 21, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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