Lawrence M Shaw Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lawrence M Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burien, Washington, registered in 2004, with $416,412 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2683 Sw 172nd St, Burien, WA, 98166 EIN 20-0520714 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$416K
▲ 20.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$125K
Net assets
$2.9M
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 Lawrence M 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 rating280 mo reserves · +70% 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 Lawrence M Shaw Foundation: 280 mo reserves · +70% 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 Lawrence M 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 Lawrence M Shaw Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2683 Sw 172nd St, Burien, WA, 98166
- City
- Burien
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $151K (FY2013) to $416K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
69.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416,412▲20.1% | $125,139▲12.8% | $2,923,922▲11.1% | $2,923,922▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $346,810▲47.2% | $110,972▼0.9% | $2,630,927▲9.8% | $2,632,649▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $235,558▲56.8% | $111,944▲5.3% | $2,395,087▲5.4% | $2,395,583▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $150,228▼6.0% | $106,324▲14.0% | $2,271,473▲2.0% | $2,271,475▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $159,760▼76.0% | $93,256▼2.9% | $2,227,569▲3.1% | $2,227,705▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $664,312▲273% | $96,040▲77.3% | $2,161,065▲35.7% | $2,165,264▲35.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $178,211▼83.7% | $54,183▲2.8% | $1,592,793▲7.0% | $1,593,041▲7.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,096,436▲387% | $52,725▲0.3% | $1,488,696▲235% | $1,488,696▲235% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $225,001▲429% | $52,550▲30.6% | $444,985▲63.3% | $444,985▲63.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $42,500▲40.5% | $40,237▲7.2% | $272,534▲0.8% | $272,534▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,258▼80.0% | $37,524▼23.6% | $270,271▼3.8% | $270,271▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $151,310 | $49,111▼4.2% | $280,903▼49.4% | $280,903▼49.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $51,245▲40.2% | $554,709▲38.0% | $554,709▲38.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $36,543▲35.7% | $401,954▼3.9% | $401,954▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $26,927 | $418,475 | $418,475 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawrence M Shaw Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lawrence M Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0520714, based in Burien, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lawrence M Shaw Foundation's EIN?
- Lawrence M Shaw Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0520714.
- How much revenue does Lawrence M Shaw Foundation report?
- Lawrence M Shaw Foundation reported $416,412 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lawrence M Shaw Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lawrence M Shaw Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lawrence M Shaw Foundation (EIN 20-0520714) 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.