Jacob S Shapiro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacob S Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,821 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$241,821
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $251,438 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,438 | 35 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $241,821 | 38 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Jacob S Shapiro 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.
What Jacob S Shapiro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 29 | $162,250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $64,821 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Community Foundation | Annual campaign | $65,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General | $64,821 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | General | $10,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | General | $10,000 |
| Thread | General | $10,000 |
| Gilman School Scholarship Fund | General | $7,500 |
| Central Scholarship Bureau | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Sarasota Cuban Ballet School | General | $7,000 |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women | Foundation for the baltimore leadership school for young women | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School | General | $5,000 |
| Maryland Public Television | Mpt foundation | $5,000 |
| The Seed School of Maryland | General | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland School of Social Work | Social work community outreach/jbr scholarship/promise heights | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $4,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | General | $3,000 |
| Etz Chaim Center Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | General | $2,000 |
| Park School | The promise of park campaign | $2,000 |
| Sheppard Pratt Health System | Sheppard and enoch pratt foundation | $2,000 |
| Torah Institute of Baltimore | General | $2,000 |
| Walters Art Museum | General | $2,000 |
| American Technion Society | General | $1,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Art With A Heart | General | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine - Dept of Gynecology and Obstetrics | The edward e wallach md fellowship fund | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Dept of Neurology | Project restore division fund | $1,000 |
| Nature Sacred | The co-founders vision fund | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland | General | $1,000 |
| RYR-1 Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Beth Am Synagogue | General | $500 |
| Goucher College | Goucher prison ecucation partnership | $500 |
| Hand in Hand | General | $500 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | General | $500 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | General | $500 |
| Polycystic Kidney Disease | General | $500 |
| Special Olympics | General | $250 |
| Vassar College Office of Alumni Affairs | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Shapiro
- Jane Baum Rodbell
Questions people ask
Does Jacob S Shapiro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob S Shapiro Foundation give?
$241,821 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Jacob S Shapiro Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Shapiro (Trustee) and Jane Baum Rodbell (Trustee).
What does Jacob S Shapiro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.