Private foundation · Dalton, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation
In 2025 it gave 9 grants worth $430,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $20,000 to $50,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $430,000 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $20,000 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000: the middle grant to the 7 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Davidson County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 78% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 7 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $6.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.8M | $430K | 9 |
| 2024 | $4.8M | $160K | 3 |
| 2023 | $4.1M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John Neal · Dalton · (706) 529-9658
- Deadlines
- Year round
- Limits
- Charitable organization
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Susan Shaw YoungTrustee
- Robert Shaw JrTrustee
- John NealExecutive director
- Robert E ShawTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safer Tennessee Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Support | $20K |
| The Bright School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Support | $105K |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Support | $100K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support | $50K |
| Girl's Preparatory School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Support | $50K |
| Chi Memorial | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support | $50K |
| Children's Hospital Erlanger | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support | $25K |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support | $20K |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support | $10K |