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The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation

Colorado Springs, Colorado  ·  EIN 311577890  ·  Private foundation

The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $33.4M in assets. This page documents the 129 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.4M
Total assets
129
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation funds

The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
GENERAL FUND
Colorado Springs, CO$860K2022
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
GENERAL FUND
Colorado Springs, CO$860K2024
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
GENERAL FUND
Colorado Springs, CO$860K2020
Colby Sawyer College
Turf Field
New London, NH$500K2020
Colby Sawyer College
Turf Field
New London, NH$500K2024
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
GENERAL FUND
Colorado Springs, CO$485K2018
317 Main St Community Center
GENERAL FUND
Yarmouth, ME$310K2018
Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
GENERAL FUND
Eagle, CO$255K2018
Colby Sawyer College
Turf Field
New London, NH$250K2018
Colby Sawyer College
Turf Field
New London, NH$250K2023
Colby Sawyer College
Turf Field
New London, NH$250K2022
Wolfe's Neck Farm
GENERAL FUND
Freeport, ME$175K2024
Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
GENERAL FUND
Avon, CO$150K2024
Vail Christian High School
GENERAL FUND
Edwards, CO$150K2024
Cycle Effect
General Fund
Eagle, CO$150K2022

The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.8M
2020$2.5M
2022$2.3M
2023$1.6M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation

The Harold & Mary Louise 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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation

Does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation accept grant applications?
The Harold & Mary Louise 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 The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation fund?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation give in grants?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.0M over 129 grants.
Where is The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation located?
The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311577890.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Harold & Mary Louise 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 The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.