Trp Shawe Fndatn
TRP Shawe Fndatn is a private family foundation incorporated in 1986 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The foundation operates with a single staff member and maintains a mailing address at PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+13.1% YoY
Grant Count
69
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+13.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trp Shawe Fndatn reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:
- Education
- Jewish agencies
- Civic and cultural institutions
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes approximately $700,000–$1,000,000 annually in grants. Recent grant awards have ranged from $500 to $137,000, with typical awards falling within this spectrum.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Maryland, California, and South Dakota. Notable concentration of grants to organizations in the Baltimore, Maryland area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $7,742,689
- Total Revenues: $1,124,752
- Total Expenses: $1,192,922
- Total Giving: $1,056,585
Revenue Sources:
- Investment income and dividends: $572,411
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $552,341
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,696,835
- Total Revenues: $1,165,149
- Total Expenses: $1,052,135
- Total Giving: $713,759
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,742,689 | $7,696,835 | $7,557,044 |
| Revenue | $1,124,752 | $1,165,149 | $558,148 |
| Expenses | $1,192,922 | $1,052,135 | $1,244,893 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,090,409 | $967,976 | $1,164,138 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,040,406 | $1,088,226 | $487,735 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,202,874 | $1,062,059 | $994,673 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($137,000), Roland Park Community Foundation ($108,000), Bryn Mawr School ($93,333).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WALTERS ART MUSEUM BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $38,000 |
| SEED SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| EVERYMAN THEATRE BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| BALTIMORE HEBREW CONGREGATION BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
| FOUNDATION FOR BLSYW BALTIMORE, MD | SCHOLARSHIP | $50,000 |
| THE ASSOCIATED BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $85,000 |
| BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $137,000 |
| ENOCH PRATT LIBRARY BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| MYERBERG SENIOR CENTER BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| BEST (BALTIMORE EDU SCHOLARSHIPS) BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL R SHAWE | SECRETARY | 20 | — |
| STEPHEN D SHAWE | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ANN EGAN | SECRETARY | 20 | $50,004 |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 314-418-2643
- EIN: 52-1505784
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trp Shawe Fndatn fund?
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Education • Jewish agencies • Civic and cultural institutions
How do I apply for a grant from Trp Shawe Fndatn?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** The foundation distributes approximately $700,000–$1,000,000 annually in grants. Recent grant awards have ranged from $500 to $137,000, with typical awards falling within this spectrum. **Recent Grant Recipients (2024-2025):** • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: $137,000 (General Operating) • Roland Park Community Foundation: $108,000 (General Operating) • Baltimore Community Foundation: $85,000–$104,502 (General Operating) • University of Pennsylvania: $60,000 (Genera…
Where does Trp Shawe Fndatn make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Maryland, California, and South Dakota. Notable concentration of grants to organizations in the Baltimore, Maryland area.
What size grants does Trp Shawe Fndatn award?
In 2025, Trp Shawe Fndatn awarded 69 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Trp Shawe Fndatn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Trp Shawe Fndatn reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Trp Shawe Fndatn's EIN?
Trp Shawe Fndatn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1505784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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