Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its filings report charitable grants, including support for education, health care, medical research, arts, and community organizations.
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc gave $283K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Maryland. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $283,381
- +1100.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,799
- +1100.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. That filing is marked as final, so this policy should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1829 Reisterstown Rd 430, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 486-2369
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ida Joseph Shapriro Foundation Inc ($259K). Together the top 10 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $259K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $259K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1132% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $283K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ida Joseph Shapriro Foundation Inc Naltimore, MD | Charitable | $258,557 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | Health Care Services to Women & Families | $6,224 |
| The Maryland Zoo Baltimore, MD | Educational | $4,600 |
| Wypr - National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Educational of LOCAL,NATIONAL, & International News via Radio | $4,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc Merrifield, VA | Health Education for Disease Control | $2,000 |
| Port Discovery - the Baltimore Chil Baltimore, MD | Education of the Community's Children | $2,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Alzheimer Research Baltimore, MD | Medical Research | $1,500 |
| American Visionary Art Museum Baltimore, MD | Education of Art | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | Educational | $1,000 |
| Balitmore Museum of Industry Baltimore, MD | Education About Maryland Industry | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc?
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 | — | $14,572 | $284,381 | $283,381 | 13 | $283,381 | $15,348 | $13,096 |
| 2023 | $269,809 | $11,189 | $26,996 | $23,600 | 13 | $23,600 | $15,987 | $24,824 |
| 2022 | $285,375 | $23,056 | $25,659 | $23,600 | 13 | $23,600 | $23,056 | $27,108 |
| 2021 | $277,387 | $13,743 | $24,700 | $23,000 | 13 | — | $14,713 | $23,078 |
| 2020 | $288,344 | $15,353 | $20,455 | $18,285 | 9 | — | $15,693 | $22,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — 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 listed grants include support for health care services, health education, medical research, education, arts, and community involvement.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Planned Parenthood of Maryland describes its mission as providing Marylanders access to reproductive health care, education, training, and advocacy. The Baltimore Museum of Art says it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, with a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity. Everyman Theatre describes itself as a professional theatre company producing affordable, accessible plays. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing data lists 13 grants totaling $283,381. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $258,557, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest listed grant was $258,557 to IDA JOSEPH SHAPRIRO FOUNDATION INC, recorded in the filing with the location “NALTIMORE, MD” and the purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Other listed 2024 grants included $6,224 to Planned Parenthood of Maryland for health care services to women and families; $4,600 to The Maryland Zoo for educational purposes; $4,000 to WYPR - National Public Radio for educational news programming; and $2,000 each to the American Diabetes Association for health education and Port Discovery for children’s education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Herbert Bank as President and Penny Bank as Vice President.
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herbert Bank
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Penny Bank
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michele Tremblay (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
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 Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc
How much does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc give each year?
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc gave $283K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 13 grants.
What is Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $21,799, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc that year got $259K on average.
Where does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc give grants?
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (10 grants).
Does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ida Joseph Shapriro Foundation Inc ($258,557), Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc ($6,224) and The Maryland Zoo ($4,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants include support for health care services, health education, medical research, education, arts, and community involvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6076584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ida & Joseph 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Maryland
Maryland Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- CIDQ Emerging Interior Design Educator Scholarship Program NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Grants Due November 30, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, health, public media, arts, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $42,397, with a median of $3,250; most funding went to Maryland and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$903K
Grants
22
Total Given
$117K
The Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation Inc
Owings Mills, MD
The foundation supports charitable, food assistance, education, religious, civic, environmental, health, and housing organizations, with most 2025 funding going to Maryland recipients. Its 32 grants ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$2.5M
Grants
32
Total Given
$130K
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
The foundation primarily supports arts and cultural organizations in the Baltimore metropolitan area, with grants also going to other Maryland charities. In 2024, awards ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$656K
Grants
13
Total Given
$54K
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
Baltimore, MD
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund supports organizations sustaining Baltimore City neighborhoods, the local Jewish community, and Israel, including cultural, educational, and community institutions. In 2024, it made 92 grants totaling about $4.18 million, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $871,000 and a median of $16,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations that believe they fit its focus are advised to contact its Director of Grants and Programs.
Assets
$45.2M
Grants
92
Total Given
$4.2M
Campbell Foundation Inc
Timonium, MD
The foundation supports a range of charitable work, including disability services, food access, cultural heritage, conservation, youth homelessness, and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000, and went primarily to Maryland organizations. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
97
Total Given
$254K
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes
Dallas, TX
The trust funds nonprofit organizations working in education, culture, human and health services, and the arts, primarily in the Baltimore region. Recent grants were typically $10,000–$25,000; it lists an online application and no deadlines or required materials, but does not explicitly state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
19
Total Given
$270K
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ida-and-joseph-shapiro-foundation-inc-morg_2d702df5a58e4167bc88a1d18b161d49
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_526076584_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Ida \& Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/ida-and-joseph-shapiro-foundation-inc-morg_2d702df5a58e4167bc88a1d18b161d49},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ida & Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?