Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker NORTHBROOK, IL EIN: 36-6109757

The Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in Illinois in 1958. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, it operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of two employees. The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.4M

+3.1% YoY

Grant Count

-2.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+6.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Jewish organizations and causes
Human services
Higher education
Medical research
Education, philanthropy, and voluntarism

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with grants distributed across multiple recipient organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:

Illinois
New York
Missouri

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $3.7M (73%)

New York $998K (20%)

Maryland $153K (3%)

Massachusetts $90K (2%)

Pennsylvania $52K (1%)

California $50K (1%)

Florida $20K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Pennsylvania

Cities

BROOKLANDVILLECHEVY CHASECHICAGODEERFIELDGLENVIEWGREENVILLEHIGHLAND PARKLIBERTYVILLELINCOLNWOODMONTGOMERYNEW YORKNORTH CHICAGONORTHBROOKNORTHFIELDNORTHFILEDPALATINESAUSALITOSILVER SPRINGSKOKIESOUTH BOCA RATON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2025:

Total Assets: $52,426,290
Total Revenues: $3,450,904
Total Expenses: $2,908,778
Number of Employees: 2

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $49,800,000
Total Revenues: $2,950,000
Total Expenses: $2,810,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Hebrew Union College ($75,000), Jewish Community Centers of Chicago ($60,000), Cje Senior Life ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK CHICAGO, IL	HEALTH CARE PROGRAM	$15,000
ADA S MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES INC CHICAGO, IL	EDUCATION PROGRAM	$25,000
ADL MIDWEST CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$40,000
ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY CHICAGO, IL	EMERGENCY FUND PROGRAM	$20,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LANIADO HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY	MEDICAL EQUIPMENT	$50,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM NORTHBROOK, IL	SPECIAL EMERGENCY FUND	$36,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY	PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS FUND	$28,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL	MECHINA PROGRAM	$37,500
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL	RELIEF SERVICES	$50,000
AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL	FELLOWSHIP FUND	$37,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Norman A Shubert - President (compensation: $200,000 as of December 2024)

Trustees:

Joan Pines
Judy Rosen

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NORMAN A SHUBERT	PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR	25	$200,000
JOAN PINES	SECRETARY, TREASURER AND DIRECTOR	1	$3,000
JUDY ROSEN	DIRECTOR	1	$4,000
ROBERT KAUFMAN	VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR	1	$4,000
PETER FLANZER	DIRECTOR	1	—
MIRIAM BAUER	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	5	$60,032

Contact Information

Address: 899 Skokie Blvd Ste 512, Northbrook, IL 60062-4053

Telephone: 224-415-3127

EIN: 36-6109757

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • **Jewish organizations and causes** • **Human services** • **Higher education** • **Medical research** • **Education, philanthropy, and voluntarism**

How do I apply for a grant from Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 105 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Total giving: $2,380,490 • Typical grant awards range from $4,000 to $152,390 **Recent Grant Examples:** • Rush University Medical Center: $152,390 (Medical Research) • Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago: $150,000 (General) • JCC Chicago: $60,000 (Scholarship Assistance) The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with grants distributed across multiple recipient organizations.

Where does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on: • Illinois • New York • Missouri

What size grants does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc awarded 99 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's EIN?

Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6109757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.