Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc
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
—
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
99
-2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+6.2% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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