Private foundation · EIN 27-1521392 · Boca Raton, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $373K total, median $5,000. 32% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$373K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of Magen David AdomNorthbrook, ILSupport programs and operations$115K
Boca Raton Museum of ArtBoca Raton, FLSupport programs and operations$50K
Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family ServicesBoca Raton, FLSupport programs and operations$35K
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyBoca Raton, FLSupport programs and operations$30K
Lambs FarmLibertyville, ILSupport programs and operations$28K
Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton, FLSupport programs and operations$25K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILSupport programs and operations$22K
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILSupport programs and operations$15K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILSupport programs and operations$15K
Jewish Adoption and Foster CareChicago, ILSupport programs and operations$6,100
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYSupport programs and operations$5,000
Jarc Florida Foundation IncBoca Raton, FLSupport programs and operations$5,000
American Friends of Jordan River Village FoundationNew York, NYSupport programs and operations$2,500
Special Gifts Theatre IncNorthbrook, ILSupport programs and operations$2,500
Special OlympicsWashington, DCSupport programs and operations$2,500
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILSupport programs and operations$2,500
KeshetNorthbrook, ILSupport programs and operations$2,500
FidfChicago, ILSupport programs and operations$2,500
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NYSupport programs and operations$2,500
Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship ProgramMiami, FLSupport programs and operations$2,200
Temple JeremiahNorthfield, ILSupport programs and operations$1,500
St Andrews School of BocaBoca Raton, FLSupport programs and operations$1,000

By state: Illinois 11 · Florida 7 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boca Raton, Florida, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $373K across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation give?

Illinois (11 grants), Florida (7 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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