The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $333,333. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$333,333
- Assets$68.3 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
69% 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 | $1.8 million | 37 | $56.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 55 | $68.3 million |
How to apply
The Shapiro Pogrebin 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.
What The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | $1.6 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $137,958 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $80,800 |
| California | 4 | $71,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $38,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $18,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,770 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | General | $333,333 |
| Child Mind Institute | General | $250,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General | $250,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah | General | $118,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General | $78,000 |
| The Jewish Broadcasting Service | General | $78,000 |
| Evolve Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Hillel International | General | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General | $50,000 |
| New York Appleseed | General | $50,000 |
| The Forward | General | $50,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life | General | $44,813 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General | $36,000 |
| Israaid | General | $36,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General | $36,000 |
| Hadar Institute | General | $28,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan | General | $28,000 |
| The Appleseed Foundation | General | $25,800 |
| The Opportunity Network | General | $25,000 |
| Understood for All | General | $20,360 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc | General | $20,300 |
| Tenement Museum | General | $20,100 |
| Israel Story | General | $20,000 |
| Lehrhaus | General | $20,000 |
| Zioness Movement | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Book Council | General | $18,000 |
| Keshet Inc | General | $18,000 |
| Looking Forward Foundation | General | $18,000 |
| New York University | General | $18,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $18,000 |
| Sefaria | General | $18,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General | $18,000 |
| The Sylvia Center | General | $18,000 |
| Tikvah Fund | General | $18,000 |
| 70 Faces Media | General | $15,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | General | $15,000 |
| Yeshivat Maharat | General | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | General | $10,349 |
| Avodah | General | $10,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David P Shapiro
- Abigail S Pogrebin
Questions people ask
Does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David P Shapiro (Director) and Abigail S Pogrebin (Director).
What does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.