GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
04-6111826
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
04-6111826
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $971.7K across 151 grantees, focusing primarily on supporting initiatives within the foundations cause area. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR JUSTICE INC
Boston, MA
$878.7K
9%

CITIZENS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE INC
Boston, MA
$386.5K
4%

MASSACHUSETTS CORRECTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES INC DBA PRISONERS' LEGAL SVCS
BOSTON, MA
$221K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
73
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION?
Yes. GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION give?
GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $972 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR JUSTICE INC, CITIZENS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE INC, and MASSACHUSETTS CORRECTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES INC DBA PRISONERS' LEGAL SVCS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION’s website.
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