How to apply
Send 1-2 page letter describing your organization and its experience in the field, what you propose to do, why the project is needed, who will be served, in what geographic areas, how project or program relates to our areas of emphasis, amount of grant request, how funds would be used, and amount of total project or program budget. We will evaluate, inform you whether or not your project or program appears to meet our guidelines or interests, and may invite you to submit a full grant application. Information may be obtained at www.shapirafoundation.org. Contact: Cathy Thompson, 16869 65th Avenue 505, Lake Oswego, Or, 5037582398, ROBBT@SHAPIRAFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: No deadline Restrictions: Grants will not be made to individuals, athletic teams, events, debt reduction drives, political organizations, or for benefit tickets, religious purposes, or lobbying activities.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play It ForwardBeaverton, OR | Provide free musical lessons to elementary school students & purchase instruments | $10K |
| Wheel to Walk FoundationPortland, OR | To purchase medical and adaptive equipment for children with disabilities. | $10K |
| Community Development Projects Inc Dba Project MercyPoway, CA | To build home for impoverished family | $7,000 |
| Camp Rosenbaum FundPortland, OR | Provide life-enhancing opportunities for low income young people through mentoring, camp, and athletic programs. | $5,000 |
| Candlelighters for ChildrenPortland, OR | Support annual family camp weekend to enable families to to build a support network | $5,000 |
| Chp 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CA | To provide scholarships to children of chp employees and support for families of fallen officers | $5,000 |
| Community Transition SchoolPortland, OR | Tuition free private school dedicated to the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness. | $5,000 |
| Merry Heart Children's CampPortland, OR | The purpose of the grant is to support our youth with heart conditions attend a summer camp dedicated to them | $5,000 |
| Mt Hood Kiwanis CampPortland, OR | To provide equitable access to programming for individuals with develomental disabilities in the community | $5,000 |
| Un Watch - USAWashington, DC | Further the un watch mission of monitoring the un by the yardstick of its own character. | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon IncPortland, OR | To fund granting wishes of children with critical illnesses in oregon and clark county, washington. | $4,000 |
By state: Oregon 8 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
The Shapira Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon, administered in care of Nancy Cowgill, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Shapira Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Send 1-2 page letter describing your organization and its experience in the field, what you propose to do, why the project is needed, who will be served, in what geographic areas, how project or… Deadlines: No deadline.
How much does The Shapira Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does The Shapira Foundation give?
Oregon (8 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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