Foundation Management

Catholic archdioccese of chicago-provide funding of the catholic chaplain of the downtown campus of the shiel center. Additionally provide funds for the special projects, and unexpected needs of the shiel center. Catholic charities-endowment of early child education. Misericordia-funding of developmental training. St thomas villanova, palatine, il-donations to assist in parish ministry. Catholic extention-contributions to its ministry. Archdiocese-as needed special programs, and needs.

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, GLENCOE, IL FUNDING OF THE ADVANCED DEGREE PROGRAMS. THE DEGREES ARE AT THE MASTER AND DOCTORAL LEVEL, IN PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. THIS PROGRAM IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY. AS DECCRIBED IN 4b TWO TRUSTEES OF THE SHAW FAMILY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICE. THEY PROVIDE TIME AS MENTORS TO NEW VOLUNTEERS TO THE GARDEN. ONE TRUSTEE SERVES AS A TRUSTEE OF THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN.

Northwestern university-evanston , il funding of scholarships in various departments of the university. In particular, funding of advanced degrees in the science of plant biology. The program partners with chicago botanic garden. (also a named supported Organization) additional university funding with an annual general grant, and aid to 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.

Shedd aquarium, chicago, il fund aquatic redidency program, vetinary medicine

The field museum, chicago, il fund anthropology research

Goodman theater, chicago, il fund goodman theater new works development