The Shapiro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$139 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.1 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 | $11.1 million | 74 | $133 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 85 | $139 million |
How to apply
The 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Shapiro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 30 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 14 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $924,207 |
| California | 8 | $762,477 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $405,429 |
| Washington | 1 | $295,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $139,558 |
| Delaware | 2 | $133,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $91,936 |
| Virginia | 2 | $90,918 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Refugee Assistance Project (Irap) | International relief | $500,000 |
| Alight | International relief | $405,429 |
| World Learning | Education | $363,258 |
| Boston Medical Center | Medical research | $350,000 |
| Horizons for the Homeless Children | Domestic needs | $303,537 |
| Pathways International US | International relief | $295,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Domestic needs | $200,000 |
| Labor Mobility Partnerships (Lamp) | Domestic needs | $200,000 |
| The Niskanen Center | Domestic relief | $178,591 |
| Global Development Incubator | Domestic needs | $137,000 |
| Refuge Home Project | International relief | $136,000 |
| Israaid | International relief | $125,940 |
| Immigrant Family Services Institute (Ifsi) | Domestic needs | $124,000 |
| Malengo Inc | Domestic needs | $105,000 |
| Home Is Here Nola | Domestic needs | $100,000 |
| Social Finance | Domestic needs | $100,000 |
| Humanitarian Innovation Group (Hig) | Domestic needs | $96,714 |
| Hias | International relief | $91,936 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village | International relief | $83,000 |
| US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (Uscri) | Domestic relief | $80,918 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Domestic needs | $78,335 |
| Anu Foundation USA | Education | $65,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School | Education | $64,400 |
| Humanity Rises | Domestic needs | $60,000 |
| UCLA Foundation - Anderson | Education | $60,000 |
| Bates College | Education | $52,750 |
| Karam Foundation | Domestic needs | $52,000 |
| Border Servant Corps | Education | $50,000 |
| Japan Icu Foundation | International relief | $50,000 |
| MILES4MIGRANTS | Domestic needs | $39,558 |
| The Rashi School | Education | $33,072 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Education | $32,330 |
| Places to Thrive | Domestic needs | $32,000 |
| Brave Generation | Domestic need | $30,400 |
| Emory | Education | $30,000 |
| Acs Athens | Education | $28,000 |
| Duet | Domestic needs | $26,107 |
| Hope and Comfort | Domestic needs | $25,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters | Domestic needs | $25,000 |
| Justice Action Center | Domestic needs | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward L Shapiro
- Barbara J Shapiro
Questions people ask
Does The Shapiro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shapiro Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Shapiro Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward L Shapiro (Trustee) and Barbara J Shapiro (Trustee).
What does The Shapiro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and education.