AI Summary
The Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing a total of $668.6K in grants to 60 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
$50K
1%
COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
$45K
1%

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$16.3K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I?
No. Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I give?
Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I make each year?
In 2024, Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $669 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I fund recently?
In 2024, Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, and University of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I?
Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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