AI Summary
The William J Shaw Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $169.5K in grants to 30 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
$606.1K
17%
DVS LEGAL SERVICES INC
$375K
11%
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS INC
$342K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, and South Dakota. 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 WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $170 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC, DVS LEGAL SERVICES INC, and ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM J SHAW FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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