Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It makes donations to charitable organizations and reports no direct charitable activities.
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw at a glance
In short: Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw gave $6K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $263.591), mostly in Missouri. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,799
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $264
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $114
- Total assets
- $30,780
- -10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw
- Contact
Application contact: Vincent E Shaw
Mailing address: 1117 Red Bud Tree Court, St Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 966-8660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Muny ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients. Illinois and Maryland each received 4%, and Pennsylvania received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $145; repeat grants $346. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 263% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $41K (2019). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Muny St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Mother of Good Counsel St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $825 |
| Serra Club St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $575 |
| Joseph & Joan Lipic Scholarship Fund St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Bethesda Health Group Foundation St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $350 |
| St Louis Catholic Academy St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $250 |
| Bethlehem University Foundation Beltsville, MD | Exempt Purpose | $213 |
| Order of Malta Missouri Area Clayton, MO | Exempt Purpose | $150 |
| Birthright Counseling St Louis St. Louis, MO | Exempt Purpose | $150 |
| Christian Brothers Services Romeoville, IL | Exempt Purpose | $150 |
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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 | $30,780 | $5,301 | $8,882 | $5,799 | 22 | $7,655 | $4,074 | $2,913 |
| 2024 | $34,361 | $15,378 | $9,240 | $6,659 | 25 | $8,468 | $14,606 | $2,682 |
| 2023 | $29,569 | $6,183 | $18,716 | $14,844 | 25 | $16,589 | $4,056 | $2,778 |
| 2022 | $40,756 | $607 | $7,004 | $3,667 | 20 | $5,287 | — | $3,334 |
| 2021 | $47,153 | $29,161 | $43,190 | $38,337 | 39 | $39,916 | $25,887 | $6,175 |
| 2020 | $61,182 | $51,337 | $34,294 | $30,730 | 44 | — | $49,313 | $5,666 |
| 2019 | $44,139 | $6,111 | $44,371 | $40,788 | 36 | — | $4,118 | $6,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including cultural, religious, health, education, and social-service recipients. For example, Bethesda Health Group Foundation describes its mission as providing care and services for seniors, while Birthright Counseling St. Louis says it provides pregnancy testing, counseling, follow-up, and clothing to women with untimely pregnancies. The Center for Enriched Living describes its work as supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through opportunities for personal success, friendship, employment, and community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $5,799. Grants ranged from $53 to $1,500, with a median of $114. Larger awards included $1,500 to The Muny, $825 to Mother of Good Counsel, $575 to Serra Club, and $500 to Joseph & Joan Lipic Scholarship Fund. Each was designated for exempt purposes.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, submit a letter of inquiry and contact Vincent E. Shaw. Awards are restricted to contributions to Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Vincent E. Shaw is listed as a trustee.
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw is led by Vincent E. Shaw, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vincent E. Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Judith Shaw (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw
How much does Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw give each year?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw gave $6K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 25 grants.
What is Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw's typical grant size?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw's median grant in 2025 was $114, and its average grant was $264, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw that year got $145 on average.
Where does Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw give grants?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (14 grants) and Clayton, MO (2 grants).
Who are Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw's largest grantees?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw's largest 2025 grantees include The Muny ($1,500), Mother of Good Counsel ($825) and Serra Club ($575), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including cultural, religious, health, education, and social-service recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw's EIN?
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6763311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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