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Michael S Shapiro Foundation

Preselected recipients only Henderson, Nevada · EIN 881228595

Michael S Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2023 it gave $4.6 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $84,237 and the largest $4.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$4.6 million
2023$4.6 million3$0

How to apply

Michael S 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Michael S Shapiro Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$4.5 million
Illinois1$31,428

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Michael Shapiro Fund
Boston, MA
Transfer to donor advised fund. Future contributions and/or grants will be made that align with the mission statement of the foundation.$4.5 million
Michael Shapiro Fund
Boston, MA
Transfer to donor advised fund. Future contributions and/or grants will be made that align with the mission statement of the foundation.$84,237
Jewish United Fund
Chicago, IL
General fund contribution$31,428

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael S Shapiro Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Michael S Shapiro Foundation give?

$4.6 million in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $84,237.

Who runs Michael S Shapiro Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Richard M Horwood (Co-President/Director), Teri E Newman (Secretary/Director) and Cheryl S Kreiter (Co-President/Treasurer/Director).

What does Michael S Shapiro Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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