Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Agoura Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,660 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $51,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,660
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$51,500
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $841,187 the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $841,187 | 55 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $135,660 | 35 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $111,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,010 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | General use | $51,500 |
| Guardians of Los Angeles Jewish Hom | General use | $25,000 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General use | $5,000 |
| Tree People | General use | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | General use | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General use | $3,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General use | $2,000 |
| Opica | General use | $2,000 |
| PBS So Cal | General use | $2,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General use | $2,000 |
| Collins Katz Family YMCA | General use | $2,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | General use | $2,000 |
| KCRW | General use | $1,500 |
| Kusc | General use | $1,500 |
| The Council of the Library Foundati | General use | $1,500 |
| Ayuda Inc | General use | $1,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General use | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General use | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General use | $1,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General use | $1,000 |
| Vista del Mar Child Family Services | General use | $1,000 |
| Concern Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Friends of the la River | General use | $1,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | General use | $500 |
| Californina State Parks Foundation | General use | $500 |
| From the Top | General use | $500 |
| League of Women Voters | General use | $500 |
| Mountain Humane | General use | $500 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | General use | $500 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angel | General use | $500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | For allocation to japancraft21. | $150 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General use | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter W Shapiro
- Alison D Shapiro
Questions people ask
Does Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation give?
$135,660 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter W Shapiro (President) and Alison D Shapiro (Secretary).
What does Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.