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The Shaw Family Endowment Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in New York, Connecticut, and Georgia, having awarded a total of $2.8 million to 55 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION
$3.5M
7%

President and Fellows of Harvard College
$3.3M
6%

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND?
No. THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND give?
THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and Georgia. 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 THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND?
THE SHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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