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Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation

Accepts applications Scottsdale, Arizona · EIN 363347110

Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,200 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $118,850 the year before.

24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,69812$751,018
2024$118,85017$778,085
2025$50,20017$817,771

How to apply

ContactJane Shapiro
7878 E Gainey Ranch Rd Unit 59, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-1705
Phone or email(480) 620-5514
What to submitIn writing, stating purpose and function of the organization
DeadlinesThe organization does not have any formal deadlines, but applications should be submitted well in ad
RestrictionsThe foundation limits grants and awards to approved 501 (c)(3) organizations.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona6$36,700
Colorado6$10,500
Washington1$1,500
Wisconsin2$650
Minnesota1$500
Florida1$350

Grants paid in 2025

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Phoenix Film Festival
Phoenix, AZ
General purpose of the organization$10,500
Phoenix Symphony
Phoenix, AZ
General purpose of the organization$10,000
Gesher Disability Resources
Scottsdale, AZ
General purpose of the organization$7,200
Arizona Opera
Phoenix, AZ
General purpose of the organization$5,000
Jewish Family Service of Colorado
Denver, CO
General purpose of the organization$5,000
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ
General purpose of the organization$3,000
Intercambio Uniting Communities
Boulder, CO
General purpose of the organization$2,000
Anacortes Family Center
Anacortese, WA
General purpose of the organization$1,500
Boulder Community Health Foundation
Boulder, CO
General purpose of the organization$1,500
All Roads Aka Boulder Shelter
Boulder, CO
General purpose of the organization$1,400
Ballet Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
General purpose of the organization$1,000
Friends of Adoptions (Animal Ark)
Hastings, MN
General purpose of the organization$500
Planned Parenthood Madison
Milwaukee, WI
General purpose of the organization$350
Porchlight Foundation
Tampa, FL
General purpose of the organization$350
ACLU Foundation-Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
General purpose of the organization$300
Huts for Vets
Carbondale, CO
General purpose of the organization$300
Longmont Humane Society
Longmont, CO
General purpose of the organization$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The organization does not have any formal deadlines, but applications should be submitted well in ad.

How much does Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation give?

$50,200 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jane A Shapiro (President), Peter Shapiro (Secretary/Treasurer), Samatha Shapiro (Director) and Jesse Shapiro (Director).

What does Shapiro Family Philanthropic Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and animals.

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