The Shaw Family Foundation

  • Grant Application Timeline

    Accepting Applications: September 3, 2021
    Grant Applications Due: January 31, 2022
    Grantmaking Meeting: April 2022
    Grants Funded: May 2022
    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

FY 21 Grant Areas of Support

    FY 21 Grants Awarded

    • Eastminster Presbyterian Church – $2,100
      Exploration Place – $10,820
      Fundamental Learning Center – $5,000
      Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo – $1,300
      KU Endowment Association – $2,500
      KU Endowment Wichita – $7,500
      Music Theatre Wichita – $8,700
      Orpheum Performing Arts Centre – $8,700
      Ready Readers – $500

    • St. Louis Crisis Nursery – $600
      St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness – $1,000
      The Salvation Army – $7,500
      Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School – $800
      Union Rescue Mission – $10,000
      Wichita Art Museum – $7,500
      Wichita Children’s Home – $6,000
      Wichita State University Foundation – $3,500

    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 3, 2021
    Grant Applications Due: January 31, 2022
    Grantmaking Meeting: April 2022
    Grants Funded: May 2022
    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