Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family
The Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $372,800 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and Illinois.
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family at a glance
In short: Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family gave $373K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $372,800
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,945
- -33.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,496,869
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% 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 Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7131 Queenferry Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33496-5951
Phone: (561) 998-6835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Adom ($115K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 80 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois (57%), Florida (40%), New York (3%), and Washington, DC (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2021) to $698K (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $373K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Northbrook, IL | Support Programs and Operations | $115,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FL | Support Programs and Operations | $50,000 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Boca Raton, FL | Support Programs and Operations | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Support Programs and Operations | $30,000 |
| Lambs Farm Libertyville, IL | Support Programs and Operations | $27,500 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Support Programs and Operations | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Support Programs and Operations | $22,000 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Support Programs and Operations | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Support Programs and Operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Chicago, IL | Support Programs and Operations | $6,100 |
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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 | $5,496,869 | $471,378 | $446,500 | $372,800 | 22 | $372,800 | $409,070 | $350,053 |
| 2024 | $5,472,652 | $503,688 | $520,257 | $460,000 | 18 | $460,000 | $443,431 | $338,804 |
| 2023 | $5,490,467 | $113,490 | $301,519 | $243,900 | 15 | $243,900 | $168,361 | $306,858 |
| 2022 | $5,684,136 | $265,859 | $373,303 | $294,300 | 15 | $301,948 | $242,298 | $318,325 |
| 2021 | $5,988,690 | $1,160,009 | $206,697 | $133,300 | 10 | $141,167 | $1,111,235 | $325,440 |
| 2020 | $5,019,163 | $782,388 | $774,276 | $698,350 | 12 | — | $733,313 | $295,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family reported a distributable amount of $350K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for an arts museum, universities, Jewish organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities. The Boca Raton Museum of Art describes its mission as promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts through exhibitions and events. Keshet says it provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in activities supporting growth and development. Special Olympics describes its work as fostering acceptance and inclusion through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $372,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included:
The filing lists the purposes of these grants as support for programs and operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald Shapiro and Olivia Shapiro as trustees.
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald M Shapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia S Shapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family
How much does Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family give each year?
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family gave $373K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $460K across 18 grants.
What is Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's typical grant size?
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,945, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family give grants?
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (6 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Northbrook, IL (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs and Operations" (22 grants).
Who are Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's largest grantees?
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Adom ($115,000), Boca Raton Museum of Art ($50,000) and Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family?
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $373K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for an arts museum, universities, Jewish organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family?
The foundation states that it 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 Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's EIN?
Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1521392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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