Private foundation · EIN 83-3423453 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Human services

Samir M Shafie Charitable Foundation C-U Dec of Trust

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: 12 grants paid, $533K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$533K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLProgram/project support$138K
Jewish Family & Children ServiceSarasota, FLProgram/project support$85K
Feeding Empty Little Tummies IncPalmetto, FLProgram/project support$50K
Easter Seals Southwest Florida IncSarasota, FLProgram/project support$50K
Children FIRST IncSarasota, FLProgram/project support$30K
Resurrection House IncSarasota, FLProgram/project support$30K
All Faiths Food Bank IncSarasota, FLProgram/project support$30K
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandra, VAProject/program support$25K
Southeastern Guide Dogs IncPalmetto, FLProgram/project support$25K
Friends of Manatee County Animal ServicesHolmes Beach, FLProgram/project support$25K
Pickles Group IncWinnetka, ILProgram/project support$25K
Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities IncSarasota, FLProgram/project support$20K

By state: Florida 10 · Virginia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Samir M Shafie Charitable Foundation C-U Dec of Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Private Banking, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Samir M Shafie Charitable Foundation C-U Dec of Trust 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 Samir M Shafie Charitable Foundation C-U Dec of Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $533K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Samir M Shafie Charitable Foundation C-U Dec of Trust give?

Florida (10 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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