Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $117,418 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $42,397. 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$117,418
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$42,397
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $60,000 the year before.
59% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $117,418 | 22 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Ida & Joseph 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 Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $52,521 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $42,397 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Ma Foundation Environmental | Support | $42,397 |
| Wypr - National Public Radio | Support | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc | Support | $6,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Support | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support | $5,000 |
| The Maryland Zoo | Support | $5,000 |
| Weta | Support | $5,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | Support | $4,500 |
| Lake Erie College | Support | $4,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Annual Fund | Support | $3,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Alzheimer Research | Support | $3,500 |
| Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Compa | Support | $3,000 |
| Vail Mountain Rescue | Support | $3,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Support | $2,500 |
| Everyman Theatre | Support | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Support | $2,100 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Support | $2,000 |
| Balitmore Museum of Industry | Support | $2,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum | Support | $1,921 |
| March of Dimes | Support | $1,000 |
| Maryland Science Center | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert M Bank
- Penny Bank
- David Lehmann
Questions people ask
Does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc give?
$117,418 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Herbert M Bank (Trustee), Penny Bank (Trustee) and David Lehmann (Trustee).
What does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.