Lawrence M Shaw Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurien, Washington · EIN 20-0520714 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$120K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis Centralia Railroad & Museum | Chehalis, WA | To preserve the railroad heritage of the region | $40,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Protect constitution and the rights and liberties it guarantees all americans | $22,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | To support the foundations mission to advance individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited, accountable government. | $20,000 |
| Centralia College Foundation | Centralia, WA | Support four year scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | Maintain trails and connect a new generation to the outdoors. | $10,000 |
| United Way of King County | Seattle, WA | Building a strong community safety net | $8,000 |
| Ed Choice | Indianapolis, IN | To advance educational freedom and choice for all as a pathway to successful lives and a stronger society. | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Improve women's health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make… | $3,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Seattle, WA | To support sca's mission of building the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and… | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Seattle, WA | Protect natural world | $1,000 |
| Consumer's Checkbook | Big Sandy, TX | Assit in publishing unbiased reviews, undercover price research,and advice on local businesses and healthcare professionals. | $200 |
| Key Peninsula News | Vaughn, WA | Support independent, reliable, local news in key peninsula | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,400 | 12 |
| 2023 | $109,250 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0520714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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