Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,335 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$151,335
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $147,099 the year before.
35% 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 | $147,099 | 36 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $151,335 | 29 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc 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 Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $69,310 |
| New York | 4 | $26,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,025 |
| Montana | 2 | $15,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Opera Theater | See above | $50,000 |
| Science Reserch 20 | See above | $25,000 |
| Cambridge in America | See above | $20,000 |
| Center for Large Landscape Conservation | See above | $7,500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | See above | $7,500 |
| Chelsea Fund | See above | $5,000 |
| Chicago West Community Music Center | See above | $3,000 |
| Brown University | See above | $2,500 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | See above | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | See above | $2,500 |
| The Marshall Project | See above | $2,500 |
| Wyoming Civic Engagement Network | See above | $2,500 |
| WFMT 987 | See above | $2,400 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | See above | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | See above | $2,000 |
| The Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU | See above | $2,000 |
| Wbez Chicago | See above | $2,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | All contributions are made to | $1,500 |
| Court Theater | See above | $1,500 |
| Illinois Humanities | See above | $1,500 |
| Boston Review | See above | $1,000 |
| Ceres | See above | $1,000 |
| Hyde Park Hunger Programs | See above | $1,000 |
| Madd Rhythms | See above | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | See above | $1,000 |
| Rush University | See above | $500 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | See above | $250 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Further the goals of the recipient organzataion. | $160 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | See above | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- James Shapiro
- Joan Shapiro
- Dr Sandra Panem
Questions people ask
Does Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc give?
$151,335 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James Shapiro (President/Director), Joan Shapiro (Secr/Treas/Director) and Dr Sandra Panem (Director).
What does Joan & James Shapiro Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.