The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $900K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation at a glance
In short: The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation gave $900K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $900K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $900,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $900,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $900,000
- Total assets
- $17,190,149
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($900K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $765K (2021) to $900K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $900K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable Purposes | $900,000 |
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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 | $17,190,149 | $1,269,544 | $1,008,937 | $900,000 | 1 | $900,000 | $1,160,607 | $811,634 |
| 2023 | $16,829,534 | $523,951 | $1,059,512 | $900,000 | 1 | $900,000 | $418,430 | $772,749 |
| 2022 | $16,985,198 | $1,098,995 | $1,095,280 | $850,000 | 1 | $850,000 | $873,900 | $825,785 |
| 2021 | $18,575,119 | $2,520,411 | $976,641 | $765,000 | 2 | $765,000 | $860,214 | $868,013 |
| 2020 | $16,865,363 | $221,421 | $845,976 | $781,970 | 2 | — | $290,976 | $747,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $812K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilli Scheye
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fred Bishop (2020–2022) — Director
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 Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation
How much does The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation give each year?
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation gave $900K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $900K across 1 grant.
How large is The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation?
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $900K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $812K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation operate?
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation's EIN?
The Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4331684. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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