Ryan Shaw Foundation
Invitation OnlyWakefield, Massachusetts · EIN 82-6303202 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$2,500
Half of its grants to organizations were between $53,322 and $75,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Prep | Danvers, MA | Funding for the Ryan Shaw 15 entrepreneur education program and center for scholarships | $75,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities Inc | Needham Heights, MA | Provide lifelong residential care to children and adults with disabilities. | $75,000 |
| The Haven Project Inc | Lynn, MA | Equip train and empower at risk homeless young adults. | $53,322 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,322 | 3 |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $130,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101444
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6303202
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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