Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $928,600 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$928,600
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $514,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $830,300 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $514,000 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $928,600 | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust 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 Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $625,000 |
| Michigan | 10 | $175,000 |
| California | 1 | $125,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Study of Anti-Semitism & Policy | Charitable without restrictions | $250,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable without restrictions | $200,000 |
| Jewish Story Partners | Charitable without restrictions | $125,000 |
| The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Charitable without restrictions | $100,000 |
| Tzedek Association Inc | Charitable without restrictions | $100,000 |
| Merit Spread Foundation | Charitable without restrictions | $50,000 |
| American Friends of B Nai Levy Foundation | Charitable without restrictions | $25,000 |
| Congregation B'nai B'rith Hillel | Charitable without restrictions | $10,000 |
| Defeat the Label | Charitable without restrictions | $10,000 |
| Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit | Charitable without restrictions | $10,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life Metropolitan Detroit | Charitable without restrictions | $10,000 |
| Shir Shalom Synagogue | Charitable without restrictions | $10,000 |
| Yad Ezra Inc | Charitable without restrictions | $10,000 |
| Commerce Chabad | Charitable without restrictions | $5,000 |
| Ort America | Charitable without restrictions | $5,000 |
| The St Louis Center | Charitable without restrictions | $5,000 |
| Jafco | Charitable without restrictions | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Mickey Shapiro
Questions people ask
Does Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust give?
$928,600 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mickey Shapiro (Trustee).
What does Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.