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Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 273644212

Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $6,223 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,2235$3.0 million
2024$8,0003$2.9 million

How to apply

Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$5,500
Ohio1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cantori Ny
New York, NY
Support$3,000
Individual
OH
Support$2,500
Individual
NY
Support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music give?

$8,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music?

Its 2024 filing lists Wayne Shirley (President), Susan Sanders (Secretary/Tr) and Shoko Suzuki (Trustee).

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