Jacob S Shapiro Foundation

BALTIMORE, MD EIN: 52-6072215

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

+8.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-11.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob S Shapiro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

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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

Maryland $716K (57%)

Ohio $477K (38%)

Florida $19K (1%)

Alabama $17K (1%)

New York $7K (1%)

Pennsylvania $5K (0%)

Massachusetts $3K (0%)

Missouri $3K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Alabama Florida Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania

Cities

AnnapolisBaltimoreBostonBrooklandvilleBrooklynDeerfield BeachHudsonIthacaKansas CityMontgomeryNew YorkOwings MillsPittsburghPortlandPoughkeepsieSarasota

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Associated Jewish Community Foundation ($65,000), American Endowment Foundation ($64,821), Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION HUDSON, OH	GENERAL	$64,821
AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$1,000
AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL	$1,000
ART WITH A HEART BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL	$1,000
ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BALTIMORE, MD	ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	$65,000
BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN BALTIMORE, MD	FOUNDATION FOR THE BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN	$5,000
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART BALTIMORE, MD	ANNUAL FUND	$5,000
BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL	$3,000
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL	$10,000
BETH AM SYNAGOGUE BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL	$500

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jacob S Shapiro Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Jacob S Shapiro Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 42 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $241,821 • Typical grant range: $250–$132,650 • Median grant size: $2,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • American Endowment Foundation: $64,821 • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: $10,000 • Enoch Pratt Free Library: $10,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does Jacob S Shapiro Foundation make 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

What size grants does Jacob S Shapiro Foundation award?

In 2024, Jacob S Shapiro Foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $242K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jacob S Shapiro Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jacob S Shapiro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.