Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Hackensack, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $566K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $440K. Net investment income was $99K.
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation gave $440K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $439,700
- +762.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,963
- +223.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $566,076
- -39.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% 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 Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pascack Valley Chabad ($275K). Together the top 8 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 17 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 231% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $440K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pascack Valley Chabad Woodcliff Lake, NJ | To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities. | $275,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | Jewish Education | $125,000 |
| Boca Jewish Center Boca Raton, FL | To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities. | $15,100 |
| Englewood Chabad Englewood, NJ | To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities. | $10,000 |
| Temple University Hillel Philadelphia, PA | To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities. | $5,000 |
| Bowery Chabad House New York, NY | To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities. | $5,000 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens New York, NY | To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities. | $3,600 |
| Grilling For Israel Great Neck, NY | To feed IDF troops. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $566,076 | $19,157 | $455,585 | $439,700 | 8 | $439,700 | $98,829 |
| 2023 | $934,260 | $128,579 | $53,777 | $51,000 | 3 | $51,000 | $127,518 |
| 2022 | $866,457 | $59,595 | $125,590 | $96,000 | 5 | $96,000 | $59,595 |
| 2021 | $1,271,295 | $223,667 | $135,620 | $133,000 | 1 | $133,000 | $223,667 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita Sniderman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Michael J Strulowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Rachel Baum
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Baum (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael J Strulowitz Trustee (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to Michael J Strulowitz (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation
How much does Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation gave $440K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 3 grants.
What is Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $54,963, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation give grants?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To promote Jewish religious and cultural activities." (6 grants).
Who are Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pascack Valley Chabad ($275,000), Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy ($125,000) and Boca Jewish Center ($15,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation reported $566K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Hackensack, NJ. It holds $566K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lewis S Shapiro Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4469576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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