Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund
The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in areas including health, education, social services, libraries, and the arts.
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund at a glance
In short: Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund gave $7.9M across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,880,984
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,512
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $102,378,588
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (11 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund
- 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: Co Anchin Llp - 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($700K). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
440 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 440 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Rhode Island, 3% to California, and 1% each to Connecticut and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 80 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $110K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.2M (2020) to $7.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $7.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Purpose | $700,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $550,000 |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $400,000 |
| Montefieore Medical Center Bronx, NY | General Purpose | $366,667 |
| New Alternatives for Children New York, NY | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $255,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Third Street Music School Settlement New York, NY | General Purpose | $200,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,378,588 | $9,944,959 | $9,963,128 | $7,880,984 | 80 | $8,173,951 | $8,047,753 | $7,762,992 |
| 2023 | $98,128,924 | $6,003,155 | $10,376,851 | $7,629,350 | 78 | $7,921,148 | $3,312,240 | $7,432,285 |
| 2022 | $106,864,245 | $5,205,015 | $9,526,902 | $7,507,166 | 80 | $7,777,143 | $3,195,910 | $7,432,414 |
| 2021 | $109,149,786 | $15,579,737 | $8,404,567 | $7,001,167 | 103 | $7,263,996 | $14,011,322 | $7,903,703 |
| 2020 | $99,215,278 | $8,351,479 | $7,475,639 | $6,156,501 | 99 | — | $7,442,096 | $6,969,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund reported a distributable amount of $7.8M for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, New Alternatives for Children describes its work as supporting birth, foster, and adoptive families caring primarily for medically complex children. Brooklyn Public Library says it provides Brooklyn residents with free and open access to information and works to preserve and transmit knowledge, history, and culture. Cancer Research Institute describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving education and research (New York University), hunger relief (Food Bank for New York City), classical art education (Grand Central Atelier), access to music education (Bloomingdale School of Music), and healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness in public schools (Wellness in the Schools).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 80 grants totaling $7,880,984. Grant amounts ranged from $9,000 to $700,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $700,000 to Brown University, $550,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $500,000 to Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, $400,000 to Prostate Cancer Foundation, and $366,667 to Montefiore Medical Center. Each was listed for general purpose. Other notable 2024 grants included $350,000 to New Alternatives for Children, $255,000 to Brooklyn Public Library, $250,000 to Cancer Research Institute, and $200,000 each to New York University and Third Street Music School Settlement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rufus Collins, Stephen J Paluszek, Barnaby Schapiro, Jacob Collins, Jon Schapiro, and Marion Schapiro as trustees.
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barnaby Schapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Schapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Schapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rufus Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Paluszek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur Collins Dec'd (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund
How much does Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund give each year?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund gave $7.9M across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.6M across 78 grants.
What is Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's typical grant size?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $98,512, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund that year got $28K on average.
Where does Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund give grants?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (42 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Bronx, NY (4 grants) and Saratoga Springs, NY (2 grants).
Does Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's largest grantees?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($700,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($550,000) and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund reported $102.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, New Alternatives for Children describes its work as supporting birth, foster, and adoptive families caring primarily for medically complex children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund?
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 Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's EIN?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6089254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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