Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund
Preselected recipients only
Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $184,100 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$184,100
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $301,435 the year before.
7% 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 | $301,435 | 18 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $184,100 | 15 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund 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 Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $143,100 |
| New York | 4 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Brandeis University | Educational | $53,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yad Chessed | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hillel International | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gann Academy | Educational | $5,500 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Itrek | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Keshet | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Bidmc | Medical | $2,500 |
| Jalsa | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Rosie's Place | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Itim | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bram Shapiro
- Joseph Michelson
- Aron Ain
Questions people ask
Does Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund give?
$184,100 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Bram Shapiro (Trustee As Req.), Joseph Michelson (Trustee As Req.) and Aron Ain (Trustee As Req.).
What does Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.