The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family at a glance
In short: The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,600
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $191,062
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% 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 Hy and Myra Shapiro Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Children's Law Center ($10K). Together the top 5 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 162% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Law Center Washington, DC | To provide support for at risk children and their families. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hagal Sheli Inc Boston, MA | To provide support for at risk children and their families. | $2,700 |
| Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Washington, DC | To provide support for at risk children and their families. | $2,600 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services Minneapolis Golden Valley, MN | To provide support for at risk children and their families. | $1,350 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | To provide support for at risk children and their families. | $1,350 |
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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 | $191,062 | $13,564 | $22,060 | $18,000 | 5 | $18,975 | $10,693 | $11,734 |
| 2024 | $199,558 | $18,198 | $24,088 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,923 | $15,412 | $11,731 |
| 2023 | $205,448 | $13,166 | $15,340 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,873 | $10,699 | $11,156 |
| 2022 | $207,622 | $-6,374 | $15,587 | $12,000 | 4 | $12,823 | $3,425 | $11,932 |
| 2021 | $229,583 | $12,530 | $16,036 | $12,000 | 5 | $12,822 | $9,362 | $13,335 |
| 2020 | $233,089 | $2,160 | $14,824 | $11,500 | 5 | — | $3,189 | $12,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family is led by Myra L. Shapiro, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Myra L. Shapiro
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Shapiro
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence M. Shapiro
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hy and Myra Shapiro Family
How much does The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family give each year?
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's typical grant size?
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,600, and its average grant was $3,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family give grants?
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Minnesota (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Support for at Risk Children and Their Families." (5 grants).
Who are The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's largest grantees?
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's largest 2025 grantees include The Children's Law Center ($10,000), Friends of Hagal Sheli Inc ($2,700) and Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League ($2,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family?
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's EIN?
The Hy and Myra Shapiro Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3671618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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