Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1998, with $4,042,552 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 S Nevada Ave Ste 200, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80903 EIN 31-1577890 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.0M
▲ 141.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$31.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation: 103 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 S Nevada Ave Ste 200, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80903
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.1M (FY2013) to $4.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $519KNet assets $31.3M
Operating margin
9.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31.8M
Total liabilities
$519K
Net assets
$31.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,042,552▲141% | $3,643,582▲56.1% | $31,319,082▲1.3% | $31,838,100▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,676,744▲272% | $2,334,297▼24.9% | $30,920,112▼2.1% | $31,395,349▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $450,967▼90.1% | $3,107,413▼16.2% | $31,577,665▼7.8% | $31,938,709▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $4,574,843▲83.8% | $3,709,758▲18.9% | $34,234,111▲2.6% | $34,329,438▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,489,038▲147% | $3,119,142▲26.9% | $33,369,026▲0.6% | $33,412,085▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,009,165▼65.4% | $2,458,449▼10.6% | $33,185,375▼4.2% | $33,185,375▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,917,046▲39.1% | $2,750,381▲0.3% | $34,634,659▲0.5% | $34,634,658▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,097,471▲4.2% | $2,741,338▼2.0% | $34,467,994▼1.8% | $34,528,611▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,013,707▼51.1% | $2,798,060▲108% | $35,111,861▲1.4% | $35,157,305▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $4,120,238 | $1,345,362▼21.4% | $34,643,941▲8.7% | $34,643,941▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,711,528▼44.0% | $31,869,065▲8.2% | $31,869,065▲7.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $3,055,132▲209% | $29,457,160▼6.3% | $29,553,875▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $990,118▲3.2% | $31,431,724▲34.0% | $31,431,724▲34.0% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $959,479 | $23,448,367 | $23,448,367 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1577890, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's EIN?
- Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1577890.
- How much revenue does Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation report?
- Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation reported $4,042,552 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harold W and Mary Louise Shaw Foundation (EIN 31-1577890) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.