Dina L and Michael J Shaw Foundation
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 85-4232561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,287 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Center of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | Religious org | $23,103 |
| First Colonial High School | Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Educational | $5,000 |
| Princeton Mobile Food Pantry | Princeton, NJ | Community outreach | $2,572 |
| Cacna1a Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Educational | $1,287 |
| Sundane Institute NY | New York, NY | Educational | $183 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($45,219). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,364 | 13 |
| 2024 | $78,032 | 12 |
| 2023 | $90,152 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601599349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4232561
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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