Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Reading, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,760 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,760
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$512,583
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,810 the year before.
57% 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 | $12,822 | 16 | $423,985 |
| 2024 | $15,810 | 17 | $476,240 |
| 2025 | $17,760 | 14 | $512,583 |
How to apply
| Contact | William P Shack 154 Pleasant Street, No Andover, MA 01845 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 688-0292, shacklawoffice@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $5,742 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,518 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Care Advocacy Center | Advocacy for foster children | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Natal | Assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | Education and professional training | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Food and resources to kids in baltimore | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Innovative jewish programming | $1,692 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence | A safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young peopel can reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens | $1,500 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Research to finding a cure | $1,500 |
| Alliance for the Arts | A creative space that supports self-expression in performing arts | $1,500 |
| Magen David Adom | Medical and disaster relief to israel | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Raise awareness and advocate for policy change about suicide | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Assisting women by offering emergency food, shelter, and other basic needs | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Alleviate poverty by providing clothing, furniture, and household goods to local residents | $25 |
| Armand Hyatt Scholarship Fund | Funding for individuals who are seeking higher education | $25 |
| American Heart Association | Research for heart disease | $18 |
Officers and trustees
- William P Shack
Questions people ask
Does Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation give?
$17,760 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William P Shack (Trustee).
What does Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and arts and culture.