Miriam Shaw Fund
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 04-6497465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$391K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$48,891
Total assets$12.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $48,891 and $97,780.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $97,780 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | Leominster, MA | Unrestricted general | $97,780 |
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted general | $61,114 |
| Harvard Public Library Trust | Harvard, MA | Unrestricted general | $48,891 |
| North Cntl Massachusetts Community Fdn | Fitchburg, MA | Unrestricted general | $48,891 |
| Town of Harvard | Harvard, MA | Unrestricted general | $36,668 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,124 | 6 |
| 2024 | $478,084 | 6 |
| 2023 | $357,004 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641119349101724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6497465
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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