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Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Baltimore, Maryland · EIN 526076584

Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $283,381 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $258,557. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland12$281,381
Virginia1$2,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ida Joseph Shapriro Foundation Inc
Naltimore, MD
Charitable$258,557
Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc
Baltimore, MD
Health care services to women & families$6,224
The Maryland Zoo
Baltimore, MD
Educational$4,600
Wypr - National Public Radio
Baltimore, MD
Educational of local,national, & international news via radio$4,000
American Diabetes Association Inc
Merrifield, VA
Health education for disease control$2,000
Port Discovery - the Baltimore Chil
Baltimore, MD
Education of the community's children$2,000
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer Research
Baltimore, MD
Medical research$1,500
American Visionary Art Museum
Baltimore, MD
Education of art$1,000
Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore, MD
Educational$1,000
Balitmore Museum of Industry
Baltimore, MD
Education about maryland industry$1,000
Everyman Theatre
Baltimore, MD
Artistic, educational, & community involvement$500
Hadassah - Baltimore Chapter
Pikesville, MD
Education$500
Maryland Science Center
Baltimore, MD
Educational$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

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?

$283,381 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc?

Its 2023 filing lists Herbert Bank (President) and Penny Bank (Vice President).

What does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.

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