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Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046111826  ·  Private foundation

Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $908K in annual giving against $12.3M in assets. This page documents the 409 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$908K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$12.3M
Total assets
409
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation funds

Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, domestic violence, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeDomestic ViolenceEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthSports & RecreationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, justice involved, low-income communities.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involvedlow-income communitiesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Resources for Justice
GENERAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE COMING HOME DIRECTORY.
Boston, MA$70K2023
Community Resources for Justice
SUPPORT FOR THE GREATER BOSTON COMING HOME OFFENDER RESOURCE DIRECTORY.
Boston, MA$70K2025
Community Resources for Justice
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMING HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY.
Boston, MA$70K2020
Community Resources for Justice
SUPPORT FOR THE COMING HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND GENERAL SUPPORT.
Boston, MA$65K2021
Community Resources for Justice
GENERAL SUPPORT.
Boston, MA$65K2019
Community Resources for Justice
SUPPORT FOR THE GREATER BOSTON COMING HOME DIRECTORY.
Boston, MA$50K2024
Massinc
SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM PROJECT AND THE ANNUAL MA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUMMIT.
Boston, MA$45K2019
Youth Advocacy Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL LAW PROGRAM.
Boston, MA$40K2021
Citizens for Juvenile Justice
SUPPORT FOR THE STATEWIDE JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY PROJECT.
Boston, MA$35K2020
Citizens for Juvenile Justice Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM PROGRAM.
Boston, MA$35K2021
Prison Legal Services
SUPPORT FOR THE PRISON BRUTALITY LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
Boston, MA$32K2021
Citizens for Juvenile Justice
SUPPORT FOR THE STATE-WIDE JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM PROJECT.
Boston, MA$32K2023
Prisoners Legal Services
SUPPORT FOR THE PRISON BRUTALITY LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
Boston, MA$32K2023
Citizens for Juvenile Justice
SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES.
Boston, MA$32K2019
Youth Advocacy Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION LAW PROJECT.
Boston, MA$30K2019

Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$799K
2020$864K
2021$908K
2023$963K
2024$913K
2025$972K

How to apply for funding from Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation

Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at shawfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation

Does Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation fund?
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Resources for Justice, Community Resources for Justice, Community Resources for Justice. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation give in grants?
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation reported $908K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 409 grants.
Where is Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation located?
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046111826.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.