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Carl & Ruth Shapiro Fam Foundation is a private corporation based in WELLESLEY, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $28.5M. Annual income is reported at $17.8M. Total assets have decreased from $65.4M in 2011 to $30.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Carl & Ruth Shapiro Fam Foundation has made 234 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $780K in 2020 to $2.7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $870K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 115 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$310K
Based on 49 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carl & Ruth Shapiro Fam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 234 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, FL, NY.
Carl & Ruth Shapiro Fam Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 234 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $870K.
Carl & Ruth Shapiro Fam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carl & Ruth Shapiro Fam Foundation is headquartered in WELLESLEY, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan M Segal | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda S Waintrup | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer S Herman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen S Jaffe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.9M
Total Assets
$30.5M
Fair Market Value
$35.2M
Net Worth
$30.5M
Grants Paid
$2.7M
Contributions
$17.2M
Net Investment Income
$5.2M
Distribution Amount
$1.1M
Total: $10.5M
Total Grants
234
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
115
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess HospitalGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $870K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $110K | 2023 |
| Brimmer And May SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chestnut Hill, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Huntington TheaterGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Washington, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $55K | 2023 |
| Musuem Of Fine Arts BostonGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $55K | 2023 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Miami, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Theater Offensive IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | North Adams, MA | $37K | 2023 |
| Roca IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Springfield, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles County Musuem Of Art (Lacma)GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | $34K | 2023 |
| One Family IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Smart From The Start IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Boston Debate LeagueGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Boston Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Womens HospitalGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Team ImpactGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Quincy, MA | $28K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach CountyGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | West Palm Beach, FL | $27K | 2023 |
| Hopewell IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Dedham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish Vocational Service IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Newton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Build BostonGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Found In Translation IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| English For New Bostonians IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Partners For Youth With Disabilities IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Somerville, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| If Innovation FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Julie'S Family Learning Program IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Mothers For Justice And EqualityGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource CenterGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| My Life My ChoiceGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Best Buddies International IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Miami, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Boston Music ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Origination IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jamaica Plain, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Raw Art WorksGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Lynn, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| New Commonwealth Racial Equity & Social Justice FundGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood VillagesGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| City Ballet Of Boston IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jamaica Plain, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Families First Parenting Programs IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Watertown, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Familyaid BostonGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Gateway ArtsGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Brookline, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| AccessportamericaGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Acton, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Jeremiah ProgramGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boston Impact Initiative FundGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jamaica Plain, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Central Square Theatre IncGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Chica ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Quincy, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mclean HospitalGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Belmont, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Lawyers For Civil RightsGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| EmpathGENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |