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The Shapiro-Silverberg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation disbursed $5.6 million across 75 grantees, primarily focusing on New York, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
$18.8M
29%
THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
$10.4M
16%

United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York
$8.3M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION?
No. SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION give?
SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and District Of Columbia. 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 SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY, and United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION?
SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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