Shaw Family Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 45-2236532 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE SHAW FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT INC, 1024 E BRITTON SUITE 200, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73131 |
| Phone | 4057555571 |
| Form and materials | THE SHAW FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTPS://FMIOKC.COM/CLIENTS/SHAW-FAMILY/APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE LISTED ABOVE. |
| Restrictions | ANY AWARD RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE LISTED ABOVE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endownment Associ | Lawrence, KS | General support | $16,250 |
| Exploration Place | Wichita, KS | General support | $8,500 |
| Union Rescue Mission of Witchita | Witchita, KS | General support | $7,000 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | Wichita, KS | General support | $6,400 |
| Music Theater of Wichita | Wichita, KS | General support | $6,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | Wichita, KS | General support | $6,000 |
| Botanica | Wichita, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre | Wichita, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Phillips Fundamental Learning Cente | Wichita, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Wichita, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Sedgewick County Zoological Society | Witchita, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Kansas Aviation Museum | Wichita, KS | General support | $2,750 |
| Trinity Catholic Jrsr High School | Hutchinson, KS | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Behavioral and Academic | Wichita, KS | General support | $2,500 |
| St Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | St Louis, MO | General support | $600 |
| Lutheran Elemntary School Associati | St Louis, MO | General support | $500 |
| Ready Readers | St Louis, MO | General support | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,400 | 18 |
| 2023 | $87,934 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543429349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2236532
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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