William J Shaw Family Foundation
William J Shaw Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $113K.
William J Shaw Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William J Shaw Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $135K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,216,460
- +617.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $135,162
- +378.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,229,795
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William J Shaw Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($1.0M). Together the top 9 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 50 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How William J Shaw Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 514% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 403% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Support Grant | $1,003,960 |
| DVS Legal Services Rockville, MD | General operating fund to support legal services for domestic violence survivors and families in need. | $50,000 |
| Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Sioux Falls, SD | General Support Grant | $35,000 |
| Bullis School Inc Potomac, MD | General operating fund to support a student-centered balanced experience in academics, arts, athletics and community service. | $32,500 |
| All About You Adoptions Sioux Falls, SD | General Support Grant | $30,000 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child Potomac, MD | General Support Grant | $30,000 |
| Hematologic Malignancies Translation Center Philadelphia, PA | General Support Grant | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Washington, DC | General operating fund to support families, children and adults in need of help and hope. | $5,000 |
| Endometriosis Foundation of America Inc New York, NY | General Support Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,229,795 | $1,053,792 | $1,243,706 | $1,216,460 | 9 | $1,219,710 | $113,259 | $302,796 |
| 2024 | $2,265,447 | $631,329 | $181,381 | $169,500 | 6 | $172,425 | $616,126 | $302,392 |
| 2023 | $1,865,439 | $87,906 | $290,250 | $276,469 | 11 | $279,357 | $72,859 | $252,194 |
| 2022 | $1,998,224 | $66,773 | $217,378 | $198,000 | 12 | $200,776 | $47,850 | $233,491 |
| 2021 | $2,150,849 | $1,195,270 | $396,386 | $379,965 | 12 | $382,590 | $163,530 | $194,833 |
| 2020 | $1,894,170 | $268,962 | $173,486 | $156,346 | 12 | — | $25,000 | $151,377 |
| 2018 | $2,054,400 | $763,271 | $195,090 | $175,560 | 13 | — | $101,646 | $149,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Shaw Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William J Shaw Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Shaw Palumbo
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fosko
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Karen Brown
Senior Vice President & COO
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
William Shaw
Preisdent & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 William J Shaw Family Foundation
How much does William J Shaw Family Foundation give each year?
William J Shaw Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 6 grants.
What is William J Shaw Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William J Shaw Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $135,162, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William J Shaw Family Foundation give grants?
William J Shaw Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (9%) and South Dakota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (2 grants) and Potomac, MD (2 grants).
Does William J Shaw Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William J Shaw Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William J Shaw Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William J Shaw Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($1,003,960), DVS Legal Services ($50,000) and Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William J Shaw Family Foundation?
William J Shaw Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William J Shaw Family Foundation's EIN?
William J Shaw Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2177437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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