Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation
ALAN SHAPIRO & ELIZABETH SHAPIRO is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $781.667), mostly in California. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,725
- +3.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $782
- +3.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. Because the filing is marked final, these details should not be treated as current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: Alan Shapiro Elizabeth Shapiro Char
Mailing address: 3800 Vanowen Street, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 295-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs ($8K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The filing also reports grant-dollar shares of 4% each for Washington, DC; Maryland; and Florida, and 3% for West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 80% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $23K (2020). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs Burbank, CA | Charitable Contribution | $8,400 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Clarksburg, MD | Charitable Contribution | $450 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | Charitable Contribution | $450 |
| Shriners Hospitals Ranson, WV | Charitable Purposes | $400 |
| VFW Eadontown, NJ | Support Charitable Purposes | $350 |
| Boys Republic Silver Lake, CA | Support of Charitable Activities | $325 |
| USO Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $300 |
| Valley Food Bank Van Nuys, CA | Charitable Contribution | $200 |
| AARP Washington DC, DC | Charitable Activities | $150 |
| National Childrens Cancer Society Milford, NH | Charitable Contributions | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $13,500 | $12,925 | $11,725 | 15 | $11,725 | $66 |
| 2022 | $1,248 | $13,000 | $12,868 | $11,350 | 15 | $11,350 | $43 |
| 2021 | $1,116 | $24,000 | $22,925 | $21,225 | 16 | $21,225 | — |
| 2020 | $41 | $24,000 | $24,398 | $23,363 | 21 | — | $1 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for Boys Republic, which says it provides residential and non-residential services to disadvantaged, at-risk young people in California; AARP, which describes its work as advocacy for people age 50 and older; and Los Angeles Mission, which says it works to break cycles of homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $11,725 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,400, with a median grant of $200. The largest reported grant was $8,400 to Boys and Girls Clubs in Burbank, California. Other notable grants included $450 each to Alzheimer’s Disease Research and the Parkinsons Foundation, $400 to Shriners Hospitals, and $350 to VFW. Boys Republic received $325, AARP received $150, and Los Angeles Mission received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Alan Shapiro as president and Daniel Stillwell as secretary.
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation is led by Alan Shapiro, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alan Shapiro
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Stillwell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation
How much does Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation give each year?
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $11K across 15 grants.
What is Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $782, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation give grants?
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Who are Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs ($8,400), Alzheimer's Disease Research ($450) and Parkinsons Foundation ($450), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Alan Shapiro & Elizabeth Shapiro Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4708098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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