THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION
Needham, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
04-3541595
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Needham, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
04-3541595
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Shapiro Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $5.2M in total grants paid to 67 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Children's Hospital Corporation
Boston, MA
$6.6M
8%
PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Boston, MA
$4.1M
5%
HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN
ROXBURY, MA
$3.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
85
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 293 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 13 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION give?
THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include Children's Hospital Corporation, PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, and HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION?
THE SHAPIRO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.