Walt and Rowena Shaw Foundation
Walt and Rowena Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $101K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29K
+44.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$101K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$51K
About Walt and Rowena Shaw Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Walt and Rowena Shaw Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $101K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,641 | $19,896 | — |
| Revenue | $110,000 | $20,000 | — |
| Expenses | $101,255 | $104 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $101,200 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,179 | $982 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER SHAW | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ROWENA SHAW | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | — | — |
| JOSHUA REIDINGER THRU 122024 | TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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