The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family is a private foundation based in Manhattan Beach, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $131,000, all designated for operating support among the listed grants.
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family at a glance
In short: The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family gave $131K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,000
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,238
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,565,570
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% 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 William and Jacqueline Shaw Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2622 Maple Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (617) 512-7438
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($40K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in five states: Massachusetts (47%), New York (24%), California (17%), Rhode Island (8%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $82K (2020) to $131K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, RI | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Chemocessories Redondo Beach, CA | Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Bay Cove Human Services Boston, MA | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,565,570 | $58,629 | $149,022 | $131,000 | 21 | $132,492 | $53,950 | $123,237 |
| 2023 | $2,655,963 | $79,556 | $120,490 | $107,000 | 19 | $108,148 | $67,214 | $139,754 |
| 2022 | $2,696,897 | $1,029,934 | $108,339 | $89,500 | 19 | $91,813 | $67,174 | $101,470 |
| 2021 | $1,775,302 | $128,316 | $95,221 | $85,000 | 16 | $85,250 | $118,345 | $88,635 |
| 2020 | $1,742,207 | $79,447 | $95,889 | $82,000 | 16 | — | $66,746 | $80,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family reported a distributable amount of $123K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals, medical research organizations, and human-services organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Bay Cove Human Services says it partners with people facing challenges including developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness; the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation says it works to accelerate discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Jewish National Fund describes work across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, research, and disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $131,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed grants were designated for operating support. Larger awards included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah Shaw and Bruce Goodman as co-presidents/co-treasurers, and Alexandra Shaw Sevy and Melissa Goodman as vice presidents/secretaries.
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family is led by Bruce Goodman, Co-President & Co-Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Goodman
Co-President & Co-Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Co-President & Co-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Shaw
Co-President & Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Shaw Sevy
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Goodman
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Shaw (2020–2023) — Co-President & Co-Treasurer
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 William and Jacqueline Shaw Family
How much does The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family give each year?
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family gave $131K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 19 grants.
What is The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's typical grant size?
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,238, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family give grants?
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's largest grantees?
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($40,000), Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ($20,000) and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family?
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals, medical research organizations, and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's EIN?
The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3948877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William and Jacqueline Shaw Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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