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Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation is a private trust based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Foley & Lardner Llp. It holds total assets of $11M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $9M in 2010 to $11.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 7 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 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $4.1M, with a median grant of $474K. Annual giving has grown from $476K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.4M distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.3M, with an average award of $518K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation reported 8 individual grants totaling $4.1 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $474,182. Half of those grants fell between $474,176 and $474,539. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.3 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $1.4 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WI, which received 8 of the 8 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 2 distinct grantees, 50 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of Wisconsin Foundation ($4.1 million) and University Of Wisconsin-Madison Department Of Medical Sciences ($2,000).
Computed from 8 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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.
Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI.
Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation has distributed a total of $4.1M across 8 grants. The median grant size is $474K, with an average of $518K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.3M.
Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Herman And Gwen Shapiro Foundation is headquartered in MADISON, WI.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Henry W Ispen | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Mr John W Thompson | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Mr John B Walsh | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| David G Walsh | PRESIDENT | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Dean Linda Scott | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| David W Reinecke | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dean Robert Golden | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$11.2M
Fair Market Value
$14.3M
Net Worth
$11.2M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
$690K
Total: $10.2M
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$4.1M
Average Grant
$518K
Median Grant
$474K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$474K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL SCHOOL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN NURSING SCHOOL. | Madison, WI | $1.3M | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin-Madison Department Of Medical SciencesTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SERVICES. | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
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