The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $649K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $62K.
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation gave $98K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,600
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,943
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $648,523
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% 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 The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Eisner Scholars ($25K). Together the top 7 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1527% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $98K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Eisner Scholars Inglewood, CA | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of GR LA Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $17,600 |
| Burning Man Project San Francisco, CA | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| The People's Music School Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hillcrest Country Club Charitable Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $648,523 | $276,134 | $157,284 | $97,600 | 7 | $97,600 | $61,792 | $45,078 |
| 2023 | $572,509 | $124,322 | $94,762 | $90,000 | 7 | $90,000 | $91,592 | $37,189 |
| 2022 | $587,616 | $170,819 | $56,158 | $50,000 | 4 | $55,481 | $170,187 | $40,240 |
| 2021 | $562,225 | $24,289 | $6,015 | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | $24,289 | $39,270 |
| 2020 | $543,951 | $86,081 | $78,900 | $75,600 | 6 | — | $18,791 | $39,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation is led by Allen Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Shapiro
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Mahan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation
How much does The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation give each year?
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation gave $98K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 7 grants.
What is The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,943, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation give grants?
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Arkansas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's largest grantees?
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Eisner Scholars ($25,000), Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of GR LA ($17,600) and Burning Man Project ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation?
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation reported $649K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's EIN?
The Allen & Darian Shapiro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1934120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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