Earl B & Sophia H Shaw Charitable Tr
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 59-7107079 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$75K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KAREN L BENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 811 BERRYHILL CIRCLE, FRUITLAND PARK FL 34731 |
| Phone | 3524064751 |
| KLSBENT@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST DETAILING PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS WILL BE USED & INDIVIDUALS BENEFITTED, MUST BE PUBLIC SCHOOL OR QUALIFYING 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER 501(C) (3), PUBLIC SCHOOL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sumter State College Foundatio | Leesburg, FL | Scholorships based on need | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610219349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7107079
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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