Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc is a private foundation in Hauppauge, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,500. 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$43,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $48,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $48,500 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 8 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc 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 Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $33,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCW Alumni Ventures | 2025 alumni ventures fund | $11,500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | 2025 Grant | $6,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research Foundation | 2025 research grant | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program | 2025 grant | $5,000 |
| Seva Foundation | 2025 grant | $5,000 |
| Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation | To further donnees exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | 2025 grant | $3,000 |
| Helen Keller International | 2025 grant | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Connell
- Kevin Dougherty
- Steve Kess
Questions people ask
Does Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Connell (President), Kevin Dougherty (Treasurer) and Steve Kess (Secretary).
What does Hyman R and Ruth Shapiro Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.