The William J Shaw Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPotomac, Maryland · EIN 52-2177437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $35,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support grant | $1,003,960 |
| Dvs Legal Services | Rockville, MD | General operating fund to support legal services for domestic violence survivors and families in need. | $50,000 |
| Bishop O'gorman Catholic Schools | Sioux Falls, SD | General support grant | $35,000 |
| Bullis School Inc | Potomac, MD | General operating fund to support a student-centered balanced experience in academics, arts, athletics and community service. | $32,500 |
| All About You Adoptions | Sioux Falls, SD | General support grant | $30,000 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child | Potomac, MD | General support grant | $30,000 |
| Hematologic Malignancies Translation Center | Philadelphia, PA | General support grant | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Washington, DC | General operating fund to support families, children and adults in need of help and hope. | $5,000 |
| Endometriosis Foundation of America Inc | New York, NY | General support grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,216,460 | 9 |
| 2024 | $169,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $276,469 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349100448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2177437
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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