The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation
Historical FunderDalton, Georgia · EIN 46-1736345 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN NEAL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 648, DALTON GA 30722 |
| Phone | 7065299658 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | YEAR ROUND |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION |
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
37% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage School | Dalton, GA | Support | $2,000,000 |
| Peacock Legacy Foundation Fund | Melbourne, FL | Support | $2,000,000 |
| Dalton State College | Dalton, GA | Support | $1,500,000 |
| 1St Presbyterian of Dalton | Dalton, GA | Support | $150,000 |
| The Bright School | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $105,000 |
| Westwood Elementary School | Dalton, GA | Support | $101,700 |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support | $100,000 |
| Flooring Capital Development Corporation | Dalton, GA | Support | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | Atlanta, GA | Support | $81,350 |
| Creative Arts Guild | Dalton, GA | Support | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dalton | Dalton, GA | Support | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $50,000 |
| Dion Foundation for Children With Rare Diseases | Waltham, MA | Support | $50,000 |
| Girl's Preparatory School | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $50,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support | $50,000 |
| Chi Memorial | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $50,000 |
| Act (Artistic Civic Theatre Company) | Dalton, GA | Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Erlanger | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $25,000 |
| Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $20,000 |
| Safer Tennessee Coalition | Nashville, TN | Support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Dalton, GA | Support | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Atlanta, GA | Support | $10,000 |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | Support | $9,840 |
| Ga 4H Foundation | Athens, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| Dalton Education Foundation | Dalton, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| Women's Enrichment Center | Dalton, GA | Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,772,890 | 29 |
| 2024 | $4,807,073 | 10 |
| 2023 | $4,100,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103335
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1736345
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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