Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $151K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$151K
+478.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$151K
+478.7% YoY
About Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $151K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Various Available Upon Request ($151,301).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VARIOUS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST HIGHLAND PARK, IL | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH | $151,301 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN SHAPIRO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SHAPIRO | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL SHAPIRO | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation operate?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation award?
In 2023, Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $151K — an average of about $151K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's EIN?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3985971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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