Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc
The Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in medical research, education, human services, and Jewish community services, as reflected in its 2025 grants.
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 99 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,380,490
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 99
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,045
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $52,426,290
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (5 of 98, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 899 Skokie Blvd Suite 512, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (224) 415-3127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rush University Medical Center ($152K). Together the top 10 received $757K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($17,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
516 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 468 grants of 516 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 11% to New York, and 2% each to Missouri, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 98 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2022) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 99 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $152,390 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | General | $150,000 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | Scholarship Funds | $75,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago Northbrook, IL | Scholarship Assistance | $60,000 |
| URJ Olin-Sang Ruby Union Institute Deerfield, IL | General | $60,000 |
| CJE Senior Life Chicago, IL | Seniors Support | $55,000 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | Sarnoff Levin Residence Program | $55,000 |
| American Friends of Laniado Hospital New York, NY | Medical Equipment | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | Relief Services | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY | Educational | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,426,290 | $3,450,904 | $2,908,778 | $2,380,490 | 99 | $2,679,272 | $3,262,823 | $2,487,225 |
| 2024 | $49,813,861 | $2,952,693 | $2,810,305 | $2,309,506 | 102 | $2,594,575 | $2,777,628 | $2,334,522 |
| 2023 | $45,968,563 | $3,368,448 | $2,726,865 | $2,363,144 | 102 | $2,587,511 | $3,271,960 | $2,143,607 |
| 2022 | $46,121,203 | $2,371,956 | $2,655,790 | $2,198,500 | 105 | $2,463,743 | $2,209,908 | $2,467,437 |
| 2021 | $51,974,115 | $2,727,613 | $2,692,621 | $2,251,000 | 108 | — | $2,576,096 | $2,396,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for medical research and equipment, scholarships and education, senior support, relief services, and general purposes. The recipients’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Rush University Medical Center says its mission is to improve health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. The Ark says it helps Chicagoland Jews facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance through free, comprehensive services. Jewish Community Centers of Chicago describes its work as building community and supporting individuals and families through Jewish connections.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 99 grants totaling $2,380,490. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $152,390, with a median grant of $17,500.
The largest grants included $152,390 to Rush University Medical Center for medical research; $150,000 to Jewish United Fund for general purposes; $75,000 to Hebrew Union College for scholarship funds; and $60,000 each to Jewish Community Centers of Chicago for scholarship assistance and URJ Olin-Sang Ruby Union Institute for general purposes. Other notable grants included $55,000 to CJE Senior Life for seniors support, $55,000 to The Ark for its Sarnoff Levin Residence Program, and $50,000 each to American Friends of Laniado Hospital for medical equipment, American Red Cross of Greater Chicago for relief services, and The Jewish Theological Seminary for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Norman A Shubert as president and director; Joan Pines as secretary, treasurer, and director; Judy Rosen as director; Robert Kaufman as vice president and director; Peter Flanzer as director; and Miriam Bauer as assistant secretary.
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc is led by Norman A. Shubert, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norman A. Shubert
President & Director
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$200K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Joan Pines
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Judy Rosen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Robert Kaufman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Peter Flanzer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Bauer
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $60K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Norman a Shubert (President and Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc
How much does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 99 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 102 grants.
What is Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $24,045, across 99 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (56 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Northbrook, IL (5 grants) and Skokie, IL (5 grants).
Does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 99) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Assistance" (5 grants), "Programs" (3 grants) and "Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rush University Medical Center ($152,390), Jewish United Fund ($150,000) and Hebrew Union College ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($17,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc?
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc reported $52.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for medical research and equipment, scholarships and education, senior support, relief services, and general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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