Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,700 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,700
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,700 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $86,700 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $93,700 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $107,700 | 21 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Sheldon Shapiro Charitable 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 Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 11 | $57,200 |
| Virginia | 5 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of MD Terrapin Club Impact Fund | The ImpactFund | $10,000 |
| Univ of MD College Park Foundation | Shapiro & DuncanScholarshipEndowment | $10,000 |
| Individual | RestrictedStudentScholarships | $10,000 |
| ASA Metro Washington | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Drexel University | Restricted StudentScholarship | $7,500 |
| ABC CraftMasters Training Trust | CraftmasterTraining Trust | $5,000 |
| DC Student Construction Trades Foundation | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Univ of MD College Park Foundation | AthleticFacilities Fund | $5,000 |
| George Washington University | Restricted StudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| East Carolina University | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| Towson University | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| University of MD | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| George Mason University | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida | RestrictedStudentScholarhip | $5,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program - Greater Washington | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| PHCC Education Foundation | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Upper Montgomery County | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
| Congregation B'Nai Tzedek | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
| Temple Isaiah | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Shapiro
- Julie Ayres
- Linda Groveman
Questions people ask
Does Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation give?
$107,700 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Shapiro (President), Julie Ayres (Secretary & Treasurer) and Linda Groveman (Board Member).
What does Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.