Jacob S Shapiro Foundation
The Jacob S Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland, established in 1947. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services primarily across Maryland, New York, and Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$242K
-3.8% YoY
Grant Count
38
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-11.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$250–$132,650
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- Maryland (primary focus, particularly Baltimore and Annapolis)
- New York
- Florida
- Additional states: Alabama, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $3,932,839
- Total revenues: $401,808
- Total expenses: $325,479
- Investment income and dividends: $114,645
- Number of employees: 0
Giving rate: Approximately 6.4% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,932,839 | $3,679,263 | $3,855,785 |
| Revenue | $401,808 | $340,294 | $321,947 |
| Expenses | $325,479 | $332,906 | $370,525 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $243,511 | $253,292 | $278,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $322,840 | $263,726 | $238,102 |
| Distributable Amount | $251,408 | $242,525 | $254,471 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 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
- James R. Shapiro (Trustee)
- Jane Baum Rodbell (Trustee)
Both trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R SHAPIRO | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JANE BAUM RODBELL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 4436, 2545 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21223-0436
- Telephone: 410-566-9200
- EIN: 52-6072215
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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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