The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation is a private, family foundation based in Dalton, Georgia. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and private non-operating foundation. The foundation is structured as a trust and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+17.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$481K
-76.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily supports programs of Christian heritage and healthcare system initiatives. Its funding interests include:
- Education
- Human services
- Health and healthcare systems
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
- Science and STEM education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation made two grants in 2024:
Grant Range
$2.1 million (based on recent activity)
Average Grant
approximately $74,900
Review Cycle
are documented in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $309,531,871
- Total Revenues: $200,707,535 to $328.1 million
- Total Expenses: $4,059,194
- Total Giving: $4,807,073
Historical (2023):
- Total Assets: $113 million
- Revenue: $61 million
- Expenses: $4.14 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains substantial assets with no liabilities and generates significant annual revenue.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Shaw Young – Trustee
- Robert Shaw Jr. – Trustee
- Robert E. Shaw – Trustee
- John Neal – Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SHAW YOUNG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT SHAW JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN NEAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ROBERT E SHAW | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 648, Dalton, GA 30722-0648
- Telephone: 706-529-9658
- EIN: 46-1736345
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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