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Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Highland Park, Illinois · EIN 363985971

Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2022 it gave $151,301 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $151,301 and the largest $151,301. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.

How to apply

Lester & Edna Shapiro Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$151,301

Grants paid in 2022

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Available Upon Request
Highland Park, IL
Religious, education, youth$151,301

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2022 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation give?

$151,301 in tax year 2022, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $151,301.

Who runs Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation?

Its 2022 filing lists Nathan Shapiro (President), Robert Shapiro (Co-Trustee) and Daniel Shapiro (Treasurer and Secretary).

What does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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