Law-Ware-Shedd-Murphy Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3990756 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $14,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General org purposes | $30,000 |
| Friends of 2Nd Pres Church | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $14,000 |
| The Womans Board of Northwestern Me | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Omena Historical Society | Omena, MI | General org purposes | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $108,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $101,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631559349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3990756
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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