The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $309K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation gave $75K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +275.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $309,229
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iama Theatre Company ($20K). Together the top 6 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iama Theatre Company Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Center Theater Group Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| The Wesley School North Hollywood, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Entertainment Comm Fund New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Village Arts Theatre Lake Balboa, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pace Valley Village, CA | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309,229 | $44,618 | $77,061 | $75,000 | 6 | $77,061 | $18,206 | $62,037 |
| 2024 | $341,678 | $21,623 | $23,141 | $20,000 | 2 | $23,141 | $18,482 | $57,683 |
| 2023 | $343,194 | $67,040 | $101,865 | $100,000 | 1 | $101,845 | $65,175 | $55,659 |
| 2022 | $378,019 | $10,821 | $65,511 | $63,500 | 2 | $65,511 | $8,810 | $59,680 |
| 2021 | $432,709 | $18,238 | $27,859 | $26,000 | 2 | — | $16,379 | $53,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation is led by Eli Gonda, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eli Gonda
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Gonda
CFO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Gonda
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Witkin (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Stephen Shapiro (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation
How much does The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation give each year?
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation gave $75K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $12,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation give grants?
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iama Theatre Company ($20,000), Center Theater Group ($15,000) and The Wesley School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation?
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation reported $309K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's EIN?
The Honey and Albert Shapiro Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0581663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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