CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION
Wellesley, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
04-6135027
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Wellesley, MA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
04-6135027
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•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Carl & Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $2.9 million awarded to 126 nonprofits in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
$14.2M
26%
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
$12.2M
23%

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
$6M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
93
Median 1st year grant
$13.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Florida, and New York. 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 CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER, and MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CARL & RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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