The Shaw Family Foundation

  • Grant Application Timeline

    Accepting Applications: September 1, 2023
    Grant Applications Due: January 31, 2024
    Grantmaking Meeting: April 2024
    Grants Funded: May 2024
    Funding Preferences: South Central Kansas; Social Services, Arts, and the Kansas University Endowment Association

  • Contact Information

    405-755-5571
    1024 E. Britton Road, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73131
    kblakley@fmiokc.com

2023 Grant Areas of Support

    2023 Grants Awarded

    • Botanica – $5,000
      CASA of Sedgwick County – $5,000
      Exploration Place – $9,900
      First Presbyterian Church – $6,000
      H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, Inc. – $700
      Hospice of Reno County Inc – $400
      Kansas Aviation Museum – $1,200
      KU Endowment – Wichita – $7,500
      Mark Arts – $5,000
      Music Theatre Wichita, Inc. – $12,000
    • Orpheum Performing Arts Centre – $13,500
      Phillips Fundamental Learning Center – $6,056
      Sedgwick County Zoo – $7,500
      St. Louis Crisis Nursery – $700
      St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness – $1,000
      Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School – $2,000
      Union Rescue Mission – $13,941
      Wichita Art Museum – $10,000
      Wichita Children’s Home – $6,000
      Wichita Symphony Society – $13,200

    Directors

    Richard C. Shaw, MD
    President

    James M. Shaw MD
    Vice President

    Robert K. Shaw
    Treasurer

    John W. Shaw, MD
    Secretary

    Foundation History

    The Shaw Family Foundation was created in June 2011 by Richard C. Shaw and his three sons James Shaw, Robert Shaw, and John Shaw.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of The Shaw Family Foundation is to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Richard C. Shaw and Ruth J. Shaw.

    Scope of Interest

    The Foundation intends to support 501(c)(3) organizations in South Central Kansas benefiting social services, arts, and the Kansas University Endowment Association, including the School of Medicine – Wichita and the College of Liberal Arts.

    The Shaw Family Foundation

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    Accepting Applications: September 1, 2023
    Grant Applications Due: January 31, 2024
    Grantmaking Meeting: April 2024
    Grants Funded: May 2024
    Funding Preferences: South Central Kansas; Social Services, Arts, and the Kansas University Endowment Association

     

    Preference will be given to the following:

    First Presbyterian Church of Wichita
    Eastminster Presbyterian Church of Wichita
    Wichita Children’s Home
    Music Theatre Wichita
    Wichita Symphony Orchestra
    Salvation Army of Wichita
    Wichita Art Museum
    Orpheum Theater
    Scholarships at the Kansas University Endowment Association:
    Ruth Keth Shaw Scholarship
    Dr. Richard Shaw Scholarship
    Dr. Richard C. and Ruth Keth Shaw School of Medicine Scholarship