Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro is a private foundation, based in Santa Clarita, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $347K.
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro at a glance
In short: Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro gave $69K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,700
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,740
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,592,326
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SCVTV ($20K). Together the top 5 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 44 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $142K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCVTV Valencia, CA | Community Media Center - | $20,000 |
| Bridge to Home Santa Clarita, CA | Assistance for Interim Housing for Homeless Residents | $18,700 |
| Utah Food Bank SLC, UT | Dontaion to go towards distribution of food to 149 partner agencies in Utah | $15,000 |
| CCS Utah SLC, UT | Dining Hall, Food and Day Shelter, Essential Services | $7,500 |
| SSP Jewish Family Service SLC, UT | Essential services, food and support to those in need | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,592,326 | $347,273 | $69,894 | $68,700 | 5 | $68,700 | $347,273 | $118,826 |
| 2023 | $1,284,947 | $124,906 | $45,784 | $42,500 | 5 | $42,500 | $111,789 | $110,212 |
| 2022 | $1,221,825 | $26,530 | $142,202 | $141,500 | 11 | $141,500 | $26,530 | $4,855 |
| 2021 | $1,337,497 | $146,134 | $141,676 | $126,000 | 9 | $126,953 | $131,411 | $114,912 |
| 2020 | $1,317,039 | $488,120 | $139,008 | $137,500 | 14 | — | $487,366 | $92,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro
How much does Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro give each year?
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro gave $69K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 5 grants.
What is Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's typical grant size?
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,740, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro give grants?
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were SLC, UT (3 grants).
Does Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's largest grantees?
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's largest 2024 grantees include SCVTV ($20,000), Bridge to Home ($18,700) and Utah Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro?
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's EIN?
Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1672582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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