The Shaw Family Foundation
Historical FunderRheems, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-4959876 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | F BARRY SHAW |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W HARRISBURG AVE, RHEEMS PA 17570 |
| Phone | 4843348373 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND CONTAIN A SPECIFIC PROPOSAL. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brethren Village | Lititz, PA | Operational support | $400,000 |
| The Lancaster Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $398,000 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Lancaster Farmland Trust | Strasburg, PA | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Sechler Family Foundation | Fredericksburg, PA | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Operational support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,338,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,442,419 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349102919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4959876
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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