Private foundation · EIN 83-3791902 · Rockville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 21 grants paid, $108K total, median $5,000. 52% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$108K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Univ of MD Terrapin Club Impact FundCollege Park, MDThe ImpactFund$10K
Univ of MD College Park FoundationCalvert Road, MDShapiro & DuncanScholarshipEndowment$10K
Umd Global CampusAdelphi, MDRestrictedStudentScholarships$10K
Asa Metro WashingtonAlexandria, VAUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$7,500
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PARestricted StudentScholarship$7,500
Abc Craftmasters Training TrustBeltsville, MDCraftmasterTraining Trust$5,000
DC Student Construction Trades FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$5,000
Univ of MD College Park FoundationCollege Park, MDAthleticFacilities Fund$5,000
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCRestricted StudentScholarship$5,000
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NCRestrictedStudentScholarship$5,000
Towson UniversityTowson, MDRestrictedStudentScholarship$5,000
University of MDCollege Park, MDRestrictedStudentScholarship$5,000
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VARestrictedStudentScholarship$5,000
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VARestrictedStudentScholarship$5,000
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FLRestrictedStudentScholarhip$5,000
Ace Mentor Program - Greater WashingtonArlington, VAUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$3,000
Phcc Education FoundationFalls Church, VAUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$2,500
Beth Israel CongregationLexington, MDUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$1,800
Chabad of Upper Montgomery CountyGaithersburg, MDUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$1,800
Congregation B'nai TzedekPotomac, MDUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$1,800
Temple IsaiahFulton, MDUnrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose$1,800

By state: Maryland 11 · Virginia 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockville, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $108K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (11 grants), Virginia (5 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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