The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation
Invitation OnlyColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 31-1577890 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$52.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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
65% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $860,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | New London, NH | Turf Field | $500,000 |
| Wolfe's Neck Farm | Freeport, ME | General fund | $175,000 |
| Vail Christian High School | Edwards, CO | General fund | $150,000 |
| Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance | Avon, CO | General fund | $150,000 |
| Cycle Effect | Eagle, CO | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | General fund | $101,856 |
| 317 Main St Community Center | Yarmouth, ME | General fund | $100,000 |
| Mountain Valley Horse Rescue | Eagle, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| Round Up River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | General fund | $70,000 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | Portland, ME | General fund | $60,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Equality Maine | Portland, ME | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern Colorado | Fort Collins, CO | General fund | $50,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Forest Society of Maine | Bangor, ME | General fund | $40,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Ripple Effect | Portland, ME | General Fund | $30,000 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | Yarmouth, ME | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Children's Global Alliance | Vail, CO | General fund | $25,000 |
| Maine Coast Waldorf School | Freeport, ME | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Out Maine | Rockland, ME | General fund | $15,000 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General fund | $10,000 |
| Maine Huts & Trails | Kingfield, ME | General fund | $10,000 |
| Maine Island Trails | Portland, ME | General fund | $10,000 |
| Careers In Construction | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Carabasset Valley Public Library | Carrabassett Valley, ME | General fund | $2,500 |
| Pine Tree Curling Club | Portland, ME | General fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,861,856 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,632,256 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1577890
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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