Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation
The Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, health, arts and culture, education, and human services.
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation gave $517K across 67 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $517,355
- -25.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 67
- -28.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,722
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $4,081,157
- +73.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (15 of 66, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: B Strauss Assoc 307 5Th Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 10016-6517
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Center for Jewish Life of NY ($50K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
386 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 381 grants of 386 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in Florida. Smaller shares went to Connecticut (2%), Iowa (0%), and New Jersey (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 15 of 66 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 444% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2021) to $694K (2025). In 2026 it made 67 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Jewish Life of NY New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Global Strays Southampton, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Viennese Opera Ball New York, NY | General | $31,900 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research New York, NY | General | $31,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation Southampton, NY | General | $30,750 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General | $23,100 |
| F I T Foundation New York, NY | General | $21,500 |
| French Heritage Society New York, NY | General | $20,400 |
| Casita Maria Bronx, NY | General | $18,000 |
| Mission Society of NYC New York, NY | General | $17,700 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,081,157 | $4,352,261 | $518,847 | $517,355 | 67 | $517,597 | $2,183,441 | $116,706 |
| 2025 | $2,349,363 | $140,539 | $733,625 | $694,145 | 93 | $694,455 | $140,539 | $128,574 |
| 2024 | $2,942,449 | $3,331,374 | $512,557 | $512,450 | 82 | $512,450 | $2,992,092 | — |
| 2023 | $136,878 | $314,676 | $413,074 | $399,734 | 84 | $399,882 | $113,673 | $7,375 |
| 2022 | $352,902 | $1,240,241 | $408,495 | $404,863 | 60 | $404,888 | $502,786 | — |
| 2021 | $26,635 | $311,864 | $339,773 | $339,725 | 46 | — | $135,440 | $2,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Global Strays says it works to reduce animal suffering in impoverished regions of Latin America by funding shelters and building community partnerships. Casita Maria describes its work as enriching and uplifting youth and families through cultural, arts, and educational programs. The French Heritage Society says it works to preserve French architectural and cultural heritage, while the New York Women’s Foundation describes investing in community-based solutions led by women.
Other 2026 grantees include Southampton History Museum, which says it preserves and promotes Southampton’s history and culture; Jupiter Medical Center, which describes its mission as delivering compassionate healthcare regardless of ability to pay; and Ballet Palm Beach, which says it promotes classical ballet and its impact on young people.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $517,355. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $3,600. Notable grants included $50,000 to Center for Jewish Life of NY and $50,000 to Global Strays; $31,900 to Viennese Opera Ball; $31,000 to Samuel Waxman Cancer Research; and $30,750 to Southampton Hospital Foundation. Other grants included $23,100 to Historical Society of Palm Beach, $21,500 to F I T Foundation, $20,400 to French Heritage Society, $18,000 to Casita Maria, and $17,700 to Mission Society of NYC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Martin D Shafiroff, Jean Shafiroff, and John Lutri as trustees.
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jean Shafiroff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lutri
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Martin D. Shafiroff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation
How much does Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation give each year?
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation gave $517K across 67 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $694K across 93 grants.
What is Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's typical grant size?
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,600, and its average grant was $7,722, across 67 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation give grants?
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Southampton, NY (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (8 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's largest grantees?
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Center for Jewish Life of NY ($50,000), Global Strays ($50,000) and Viennese Opera Ball ($31,900), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation?
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Global Strays says it works to reduce animal suffering in impoverished regions of Latin America by funding shelters and building community partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's EIN?
Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6880147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Martin D & Jean Shafiroff Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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