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Nonprofit · EIN 54-6587682

SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR

Also known as SHAW ROBERT E ET AL TTEE

Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60201

Financials

$588K$897K2023$639K$951K2024$740K$1.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$739,828$1,197,784-$457,956$10,134,255$0$10,134,255
December 31, 2024990$639,489$951,382-$311,893$10,276,887$0$10,276,887
December 31, 2023990$588,126$897,149-$309,023$9,837,632$0$9,837,632
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$500,817
Net gain from sales of assets
$144,553
Other revenue
$239,011

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,000
Accounting fees
$2,390
Program services (functional)
$1,197,784

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,276,887
Total assets, end of year
$10,134,255
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$10,134,255
Publicly traded securities
$6,965,701
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,134,255
Gross receipts
$1,247,929
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT E SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
CHARLENE SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
LEONARD MARTURANOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
FR BRADLEY ZAMORATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JON SCHINDLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT E SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
CHARLENE SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
WILLIAM KARSTENSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LEONARD MARTURANOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
FR BRADLEY ZAMORATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JON SCHINDLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT E SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
CHARLENE SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
WILLIAM KARSTENSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LEONARD MARTURANOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
FR BRADLEY ZAMORATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
C/O SHAW 1580 SHERMAN AVE STE 304, EVANSTON, IL 60201-0000
In care of
% ROBERT SHAW
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ROBERT SHAW, 1580 SHERMAN AVE Ste 304, EVANSTON, IL 60201
Signed the 990
ROBERT SHAW, TRUSTEE
Phone
(847) 864-0758

Mission

TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SIX NAMED SUPPORTED ORGS THE FUNDS PROVIDE FUNDING OF REQUESTED NEEDS BY THEM. THUS THE ORGANIZATION IS BEING ATTENTIVE, AND RESPONSIVE

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO-PROVIDES FUNDING OF THE CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN OF THE SHEIL CENTER. ADDITIONALLY,PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE SPECIAL AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND UNEXPECTED NEEDS OF THE SHEIL CENTER. CATHOLIC CHARTIES FUNDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM. MISERICORDIA-FUNDING OF DEVELPMENTAL TRAINING. ST THOMAS VILLANOVA, PALATINE, IL-DONATIONS TO ASSIST IN PARISH MINISTRY. CATHOLIC EXTENSION-CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS MINISTRY ARCHDIOCESE-AS NEEDED SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND NEEDS
    Expenses $718,000
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, IL FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. IN PARTICULAR, FUNDING OF ADVANCED ACEDEMIC DEGREES IN THE SCIENCE OF PLANT BIOLOGY. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN (ALSO A NAMED SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION) ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY FUNDING ANNUAL GRANTS TO AID THE ARTS, SCIENCE, WOMEN HEALTH RESEARCH, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. TWO TRUSTEES OF SHAW FAMILY S O SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING THE UNIVERSITY, ONE ACTS AS A LECTURER.
    Expenses $191,000
  • CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, GLENCOE, IL FUNDING OF THE ADVANCED ACEDEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS. THE DEGREES ARE AT THE MASTERS AND DOCTORAL LEVEL IN PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION THIS PROGRAM IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTWESTERN UNIVERSITY. AS DECRIBED IN LINE 4b TWO TRUSTEES OF THE SHAW FAMILY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICE. THEY PROVIDE TIME AS MENTORS TO NEW VOLUNTEERS TO GARDEN
    Expenses $150,000
  • SHEDD AQUARIUM, CHICAGO, IL -FUND AQUATIC RESEDANCY PROGRAN VETINARY SCIENCE
    Expenses $50,000
  • THE FIELD MUSEUM, CHICAGO, IL-FUND ANTHPOLOGY RESEARCH
    Expenses $35,000
  • GOODMAN THEATER, CHICAGO, IL-FUND NEW THEATRICAL WORKS
    Expenses $35,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-6587682
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,134,255
Income (IRS master file)
$1,247,929

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$739,828$1,197,784$10,134,255XML
990December 2024$639,489$951,382$10,276,887XML
990December 2023$588,126$897,149$9,837,632XML
990December 2022$678,112$1,083,452$10,347,408IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-6587682).

Questions about SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR

What is the EIN of SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR is 54-6587682.
Is SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT SHAW.
Who are the officers and directors of SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SHAW FAM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $739,828, expenses of $1,197,784 and total assets of $10,134,255 at year end.

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