About Us

Carrying Forward a Legacy of Purpose

The Sherard Shaw Foundation was created to honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Sherard Shaw—a beloved mentor, father, coach, and friend whose influence continues to inspire lives across generations.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to uplift youth and strengthen communities through education, mentorship, and opportunity. We believe in meeting people where they are, investing in their potential, and walking alongside them as they build toward a brighter future.

While our early events—especially the annual Golf Classic—helped bring people together to support the mission, today the Foundation reaches even further. From health-focused philanthropy to hands-on outreach efforts, we are expanding our impact every year.

Thanks to generous donors, loyal partners, and passionate volunteers, the Sherard Shaw Foundation has:

• Awarded over $30,000 to Blair Batson Children’s Hospital to support pediatric care and critical services

• Provided $6,000 in supplies benefiting kids with cancer, bringing comfort, care, and encouragement to young patients and their families

• Sponsored youth development programs and community-based initiatives across the region

• Grown a thriving donor base committed to creating lasting change

We are proud of what we’ve built—and even more excited for what’s ahead.

If you’d like to join us in this mission, whether through giving, partnering, or serving, we invite you to be part of the legacy Sherard started. Together, we are turning compassion into action and creating a ripple effect of hope.