Robert G Shaw Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 35-2205289
Foundation Overview
Based in Lake Forest, IL, Robert G Shaw Family Foundation has awarded 318 grants totaling $457,132 to organizations in Illinois, Connecticut and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $30 to $23,000, with a median award of $212.5.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$457,132
Total Assets
$448,041
Median Grant (all grants)
$212.5
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$213
% Median Grant Decline
-5%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%
4 of 28 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
73% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Lake Forest (51%), Chicago (20%), Lake Bluff (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-38%
Declining funding trend with 38% decrease over 10 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robert G Shaw Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $225 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ben's Lighthouse | $500 | Newton, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $450 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wttw 11 | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Forest American Legion | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Gpf Foundation | $600 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $150 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| North Shore Community Partners | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Citadel Theatre | $750 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mchenry County Conservation Foundation | $200 | Richmond, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mitchell Museum Of American Indians | $160 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrited | 2024 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | $150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wedupbs | $105 | Tampa Bay, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unresticted | 2024 |
| Wbez | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Beloit College | $6,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $361 | Glencoe, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake County Sponsors | $250 | Libertyville, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Reading Power | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,600 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ben's Lighthouse | $350 | Newton, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $1,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Career Resource Center | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wttw 11 | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ymca | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Gpf Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $100 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Citadel Theatre | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Gamae International | $100 | Cary, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Library | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrited | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | $150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Forest Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unresticted | 2023 |
| Wbez | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| League Of Women Voters Education Fund | $75 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Beloit College | $1,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $326 | Glencoe, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Clearwater Community Band | $100 | Clearwater, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake County Sponsors | $250 | Libertyville, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Reading Power | $300 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Art Impact Project | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dylan's Wings | $350 | Newtown, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $450 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Music For All | $50 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wttw 11 | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca | $554 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gpf Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Citadel Theatre | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lf-lb Senior Citizens Foundation | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lf Police Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrited | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $200 | Geneva, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Forest Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Beloit College | $1,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bounce Childrens Foundation | $250 | Deerfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $109 | Glencoe, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Clearwater Community Band | $50 | Clearwater, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $600 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake County Sponsors | $250 | Libertyville, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mccinlock Post 264 Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Cove School | $200 | Northbrook, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Art Impact Project | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dylan's Wings | $350 | Newtown, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $450 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Music For All | $50 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wttw 11 | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca | $554 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gpf Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Citadel Theatre | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lf-lb Senior Citizens Foundation | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lf Police Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrited | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $200 | Geneva, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Forest Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Beloit College | $1,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bounce Childrens Foundation | $250 | Deerfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $109 | Glencoe, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Clearwater Community Band | $50 | Clearwater, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $600 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake County Sponsors | $250 | Libertyville, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mccinlock Post 264 Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Cove School | $200 | Northbrook, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Art Impact Project | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dylan's Wings | $350 | Newtown, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $450 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Music For All | $50 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wttw 11 | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca | $554 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gpf Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Citadel Theatre | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lf-lb Senior Citizens Foundation | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lf Police Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrited | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $200 | Geneva, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Forest Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Beloit College | $1,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bounce Childrens Foundation | $250 | Deerfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | $109 | Glencoe, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Clearwater Community Band | $50 | Clearwater, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $600 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake County Sponsors | $250 | Libertyville, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mccinlock Post 264 Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Cove School | $200 | Northbrook, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $5,600 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ben's Lighthouse | $350 | Newton, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Art Impact Project | $200 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dylan's Wings | $350 | Newtown, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $750 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Society | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Career Resource Center | $150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wttw 11 | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ymca | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gpf Foundation | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Reading Power | $200 | Lake Foret, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $200 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Citadel Theatre | $315 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $400 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lf-lb Senior Citizens Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lf Police Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrited | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $400 | Geneva, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Forest Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Forest Hospital | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unresticted | 2021 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ben's Lighthouse | $361 | Newton, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Bounce Children's Foundation | $500 | Deerfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Beloit College | $22,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boys Town | $30 | Omaha, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Art Impact Project | $200 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dylan's Wings | $350 | Newtown, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $300 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Glasa | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Society | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Career Resource Center | $150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| A Safe Place | $150 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wttw 11 | $60 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ymca | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Christian Legal Clinics Of Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestrited | 2020 |
| Florida Orchestra | $100 | St Peterburg, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gpf Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $100 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Reading Power | $200 | Lake Foret, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| League Of Women Voters Ed Fund | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| North Shore Community Partners | $250 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sage Patients Advocates | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $100 | Normal, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Symphony | $4,200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Beloit College | $22,100 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Stanford University | $500 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Citadel Theatre Company | $400 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $1,700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan | $20,000 | Ann Arbor, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $5,100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Police | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Society | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Career Resource Center | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| A Safe Place | $100 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Avielle Foundation | $500 | Newton, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ymca | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Christian Legal Clinics Of Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestrited | 2018 |
| Florida Orchestra | $250 | St Peterburg, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Gpf Foundation | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| League Of Women Voters Ed Fund | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $200 | Houston, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Palm Harbor Historical Society | $100 | Palm Harbor, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Andrews Presbyterian Church | $400 | Dunedin, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $300 | Normal, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lake Forest Symphony | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Beloit College | $23,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Stanford University | $500 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $2,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Citadel Theatre Company | $400 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $700 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan | $20,000 | Ann Arbor, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Reading Power | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Forest Park Project | $2,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $5,100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lake Forest Police | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Society | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Career Resource Center | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Art Impact Project | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| A Safe Place | $100 | Zion, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Crystal Beach Youth Center | $100 | Crystal Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Independence Center | $100 | Waukegan, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Avielle Foundation | $500 | Newton, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University Of Colorado | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Ymca | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $200 | Normal, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lake Forest Symphony | $5,100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Beloit College | $22,200 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $640 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Citadel Theatre Company | $825 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $1,310 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| United Way Of The North Shore | $200 | Mount Prospect, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| University Of Michigan | $20,000 | Ann Arbor, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Reading Power | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Forest Park Project | $2,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $5,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lake Forest Police | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Society | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mckinlock Post 264 Foundation | $50 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Avielle Foundation | $600 | Newtown, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Career Resource Center | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Art Impact Project | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $6,300 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Historical Society | $1,800 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $200 | Normal, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Lake Forest Symphony | $3,150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Beloit College | $11,100 | Beloit, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Stanford University | $250 | Stanford, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| American Players Theatre | $100 | Spring Green, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Citadel Theatre Company | $300 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $1,350 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Lake Forest-lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| United Way Of The North Shore | $200 | Mount Prospect, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| A Safe Place | $100 | Portmouth, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Caring Bridge | $500 | Eagan, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Deerfield | $100 | Deerfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Lake Forest College | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Lambs Farm | $600 | Libertyville, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| League Of Women Voters Education Fund | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| The Hill School | $100 | Pottstown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| University Of Michigan | $20,000 | Ann Arbor, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Gorton Community Center | $150 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
| Reading Power | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2014 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Robert G Shaw Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 35-2205289 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 888 GLOUCESTER XING Lake Forest, IL 60045-4902 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robert G Shaw Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/treas/sec | Robert G Shaw |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert G Shaw |
| Director | Mary H Coan |
| Director | Suzanne S Bohm |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.