AI Summary
The Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $2.4 million across 111 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
CHICAGO, IL
$1.2M
5%
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE
CINCINNATI, OH
$900K
3%
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
Northbrook, IL
$715K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
99
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC?
No. CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC give?
CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, 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 CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, HEBREW UNION COLLEGE, and Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC?
CHARLES AND M R SHAPIRO FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.