Lawrence M Shaw Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-0520714
Foundation Overview
Based in Burien, WA, Lawrence M Shaw Foundation has awarded 111 grants totaling $798,440 to organizations in Washington, New York and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $40,000, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 12 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
86% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (47%), Chehalis (13%), Vaughn (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 136% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (35%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lawrence M Shaw Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia College Foundation | $10,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2024 |
| Chehalis Centralia Railroad & Museum | $40,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | To Preserve The Railroad Heritage Of The Region | 2024 |
| Consumer's Checkbook | $200 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Assit In Publishing Unbiased Reviews, Undercover Price Research,and Advice On Local Businesses And Healthcare Professionals. | 2024 |
| Ed Choice | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | To Advance Educational Freedom And Choice For All As A Pathway To Successful Lives And A Stronger Society. | 2024 |
| Freedom Foundation | $20,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2024 |
| Key Peninsula News | $200 | Vaughn, WA, US | Support Independent, Reliable, Local News In Key Peninsula | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2024 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $22,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices | 2024 |
| Student Conservation Association | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Sca's Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2024 |
| United Way Of King County | $8,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2024 |
| Washington Trails Association | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2024 |
| United Way Of King County | $8,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2023 |
| Washington Trails Association | $7,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $22,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices | 2023 |
| Treehouse | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future | 2023 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $10,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| Freedom Foundation | $20,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2023 |
| Student Conservation Association | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2023 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $5,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2023 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | $800 | Vaughn, WA, US | Building An Elder Friendly Community | 2023 |
| Key Peninsula News | $200 | Vaughn, WA, US | Support Independent, Reliable, Local News In Key Peninsula | 2023 |
| Chehalis Centralia Railroad Museum | $30,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | To Preserve The Railroad Heritage Of The Region | 2023 |
| Ed Choice | $250 | Indianapolis, IN, US | To Advance Educational Freedom And Choice For All As A Pathway To Successful Lives And A Stronger Society. | 2023 |
| United Way Of King County | $8,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2023 |
| Washington Trails Association | $7,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $22,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices | 2023 |
| Treehouse | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future | 2023 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $10,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| Freedom Foundation | $20,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2023 |
| Student Conservation Association | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2023 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $5,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2023 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | $800 | Vaughn, WA, US | Building An Elder Friendly Community | 2023 |
| Key Peninsula News | $200 | Vaughn, WA, US | Support Independent, Reliable, Local News In Key Peninsula | 2023 |
| Chehalis Centralia Railroad Museum | $30,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | To Preserve The Railroad Heritage Of The Region | 2023 |
| Ed Choice | $250 | Indianapolis, IN, US | To Advance Educational Freedom And Choice For All As A Pathway To Successful Lives And A Stronger Society. | 2023 |
| United Way Of King County | $8,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2022 |
| Washington Trails Association | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $22,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices | 2022 |
| Treehouse | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future | 2022 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $10,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $20,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2022 |
| Student Conservation Association | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2022 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $10,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2022 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | $1,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Building An Elder Friendly Community | 2022 |
| Key Peninsula News | $150 | Vaughn, WA, US | Support Independent, Reliable, Local News In Key Peninsula | 2022 |
| Chehalis Centralia Railroad Museum | $20,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | To Preserve The Railroad Heritage Of The Region | 2022 |
| Ed Choice | $250 | Indianapolis, IN, US | To Advance Educational Freedom And Choice For All As A Pathway To Successful Lives And A Stronger Society. | 2022 |
| United Way Of King County | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2021 |
| Washington Trails Association | $15,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2021 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2021 |
| Chief Seattle Council - Boy Scouts | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices | 2021 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $5,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Freedom Foundation | $37,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2021 |
| Student Conservation Association | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2021 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $10,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2021 |
| Consumer's Checkbook | $100 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Assit In Publishing Unbiased Reviews, Undercover Price Research,and Advice On Local Businesses And Healthcare Professionals. | 2021 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | $1,000 | Vaughn, WA, US | Building An Elder Friendly Community | 2021 |
| Key Peninsula News | $120 | Vaughn, WA, US | Support Independent, Reliable, Local News In Key Peninsula | 2021 |
| United Way Of King County | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2020 |
| Washington Trails Association | $12,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2020 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $20,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices. Responsible Choices | 2020 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $5,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2020 |
| Freedom Foundation | $30,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2020 |
| Student Conservation Association | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2020 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $10,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2020 |
| Consumer's Checkbook | $100 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Assit In Publishing Unbiased Reviews, Undercver Price Research,and Advice On Local Businesses And Healthcare Professionals. | 2020 |
| The Mustard Seed Project | $500 | Vaughn, WA, US | Building An Elder Friendly Community | 2020 |
| Key Peninsula News | $120 | Vaughn, WA, US | Key Peninsula News Is The Only Independent, Reliable Source Of Local News For The Area. | 2020 |
| United Way Of King County | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2018 |
| Washington Trails Association | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2018 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $12,500 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2018 |
| Chief Seattle Council - Boy Scouts | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices. Responsible Choices | 2018 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $3,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2018 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2018 |
| Student Conservation Association | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2018 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $8,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Protect Natural World | 2018 |
| United Way Of King County | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2017 |
| Washington Trails Association | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2017 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $10,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2017 |
| Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Independent,nonprofit, No-advertising Ratings Of Local Businesses | 2017 |
| Chief Seattle Council - Boy Scouts | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices. Responsible Choices | 2017 |
| Treehouse | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future | 2017 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $4,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2017 |
| Freedom Foundation | $8,500 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2017 |
| Student Conservation Association | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2017 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $10,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2017 |
| United Way Of King County | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Building A Strong Community Safety Net | 2016 |
| Washington Trails Association | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Maintain Trails And Connect A New Generation To The Outdoors. | 2016 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $10,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Protect Constitution And The Rights And Liberties It Guarantees All Americans | 2016 |
| Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Provides Independent,nonprofit, No-advertising Ratings Of Local Businesses | 2016 |
| Chief Seattle Council - Boy Scouts | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Improve Women's Health And Safety, Prevent Unintended Pregnancies, And Advance The Right And Ability Of Individuals And Families To Make Informed And Responsible Choices. Responsible Choices | 2016 |
| Treehouse | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Giving Foster Kids A Childhood And A Future | 2016 |
| Centralia College Foundation | $5,000 | Centralia, WA, US | Support Four Year Scholarship Program | 2016 |
| Freedom Foundation | $5,000 | Olympia, WA, US | To Support The Foundations Mission To Advance Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, And Limited, Accountable Government. | 2016 |
| Student Conservation Association | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Support Scas Mission Of Building The Next Generation Of Conservation Leaders And Inspire Lifelong Stewardship Of The Environment And Communities By Engaging Young People In Hands-on Service To The Land. | 2016 |
| Chehalis Foundation | $12,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | Betterment Of Community | 2016 |
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| EIN | 20-0520714 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2460 WESTLAKE AVE N UNIT B Seattle, WA 98109-0000 |
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| President/treas | Lawrence M Shaw |
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Forms 990-PF
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