Private foundation · EIN 39-1841051 · Madison, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herman and Gwen Shapiro 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $700K total, median $700K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$700K
Median grant
$700K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WITo provide scholarships for students at the university of wisconsin medical school and the university of wisconsin nursing school.$700K

About this foundation

Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Foley & Lardner Llp, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $700K across 1 grants, a median of $700K.

Where does Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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