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Shapiro Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Esmond & Associates Inc.. It holds total assets of $123.7M. Annual income is reported at $25.9M. Total assets have grown from $29.3M in 2011 to $123.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Shapiro Foundation has made 328 grants totaling $36.7M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $8.5M in 2020 to $11.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17.1M distributed across 174 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.3M, with an average award of $112K. The foundation has supported 162 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Louisiana, which account for 59% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$852K
Based on 124 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.
Shapiro Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 328 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, LA.
Shapiro Foundation has distributed a total of $36.7M across 328 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $112K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.3M.
Shapiro Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shapiro Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara J Shapiro | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward L Shapiro | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$123.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$123.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
328
Total Giving
$36.7M
Average Grant
$112K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
162
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose LoveINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Miles4migrantsINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | New Orleans, LA | $1.1M | 2023 |
| AirbnborgINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | San Francisco, CA | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalMEDICAL RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| AlightINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Minneapolis, MN | $657K | 2023 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project (Irap)INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Boston Medical CenterMEDICAL RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $450K | 2023 |
| The Rashi SchoolEDUCATION | Dedham, MA | $413K | 2023 |
| The American ServiceDOMESTIC NEEDS | Saint Paul, MN | $400K | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless ChildrenDOMESTIC NEEDS | Roxbury, MA | $309K | 2023 |
| Social FinanceDOMESTIC NEEDS | Boston, MA | $300K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The University Of OttawaEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| World ReliefINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Baltimore, MD | $279K | 2023 |
| Internation Institute Of New EnglandEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $255K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsEDUCATION | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Focusing PhilanthropyINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Santa Monica, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| DuetEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $195K | 2023 |
| Refugee Home ProjectINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | New York, NY | $190K | 2023 |
| Welcome FundDOMESTIC NEEDS | New York, NY | $128K | 2023 |
| Bridge2rwandaEDUCATION | Little Rock, AR | $125K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Family Services Institute (Ifsi)INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Mattpan, MA | $113K | 2023 |
| The Niskanen CenterDOMESTIC NEEDS | Washington, DC | $105K | 2023 |
| HiasINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Silver Spring, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Acs AnthensEDUCATION | Wilmington, DE | $92K | 2023 |
| RefugepointINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Cambridge, MA | $90K | 2023 |
| Every Campus A RefugeINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Greensboro, NC | $83K | 2023 |
| Southern New Hampshire UniversityEDUCATION | Hooksett, NH | $78K | 2023 |
| Japan Icu FoundationINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | New York, NY | $68K | 2023 |
| Beaver Country Day SchoolEDUCATION | Chestnut Hill, MA | $62K | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation - AndersonEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $61K | 2023 |
| Humanity RisesDOMESTIC NEEDS | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth ElohimDOMESTIC NEEDS | Wellesley, MA | $54K | 2023 |
| Bates CollegeEDUCATION | Lewiston, ME | $51K | 2023 |
| Open CollectiveDOMESTIC NEEDS | Walnut, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesDOMESTIC NEEDS | Waltham, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Karam FoundationINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| White Star Education FundEDUCATION | Burkburnett, TX | $32K | 2023 |
| Political Asylum Immigration Rep (Pair)INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| EmoryEDUCATION | Atlanta, GA | $30K | 2023 |
| Team ImpactDOMESTIC NEEDS | Quincy, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Refugees InternationalINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| TenacityDOMESTIC NEEDS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big SistersDOMESTIC NEEDS | Newton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Refugee Council Usa (Rcusa)DOMESTIC NEEDS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Justice Action CenterDOMESTIC NEEDS | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| WelcomenstINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | Marlborough, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania-WhartonEDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Thrive ScholarsDOMESTIC NEEDS | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Humanitarian Innovation GroupINTERNATIONAL RELIEF | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Bentley UniversityEDUCATION | Waltham, MA | $15K | 2023 |