The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It made 12 grants totaling $52,500 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc at a glance
In short: The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc gave $53K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,500
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,375
- -50.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $259,014
- +45.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (90% 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 The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says requests are accepted from recognized publicly supported charities, with preference given to those in the Greater Baltimore area. It states there are no deadlines and grants are given throughout the year. Requests may be directed to Kathy L. Shapiro.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathy L Shapiro
Mailing address: 3219 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 484-4040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Soul Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 90% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients, 8% to Massachusetts recipients, and 3% to Indiana recipients. The filing also states a preference for organizations located in the Greater Baltimore area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 317% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $140K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Soul Center Pikesville, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Beth El Congregation Pikesville, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carroll County Veterans Independence Project Westminster, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Accelerate Change Boston, MA | Donation to Programs Servicesunrestricted | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Clayworks Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Park School Fund Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Camping Association Martinsville, IN | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Gilman Annual Fund Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Impact Israel Needham, MA | Unestricted | $1,500 |
| Shalom Tikvah Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 | $259,014 | $139,214 | $58,206 | $52,500 | 12 | $54,220 | $35,383 | $17,130 |
| 2023 | $178,006 | $22,135 | $63,721 | $62,000 | 7 | $62,000 | $20,414 | $12,752 |
| 2022 | $219,592 | $4,562 | $58,790 | $52,100 | 11 | $52,700 | $2,562 | $16,327 |
| 2021 | $273,820 | $248,043 | $145,106 | $139,800 | 15 | $140,400 | $144,847 | $18,846 |
| 2020 | $245,966 | $141,177 | $123,165 | $118,950 | 16 | — | $76,687 | $19,871 |
| 2019 | $259,229 | $139,721 | $82,386 | $75,600 | 16 | — | $35,815 | $18,808 |
| 2018 | $266,093 | $178,554 | $132,606 | $128,415 | 20 | — | $174,363 | $18,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes community organizing, ceramic arts, support for children and families, and youth development through camping. For example, Accelerate Change describes its mission as developing and testing models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color. Baltimore Clayworks describes itself as a nonprofit ceramic art center providing artistic, educational, and collaborative programs. Shalom Tikvah says it supports children facing challenging life circumstances through multidisciplinary services, and the American Camping Association says it advances children’s welfare and education through camp experiences and supports the quality of camp and youth development programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $52,500 across 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,750. Its largest grants included $30,000 to The Soul Center and $5,000 to Beth El Congregation, both in Pikesville, Maryland; $3,000 to Carroll County Veterans Independence Project in Westminster, Maryland; and $2,500 each to Accelerate Change in Boston, Massachusetts, and Baltimore Clayworks in Baltimore, Maryland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kathy Shapiro is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc is led by Kathy Shapiro, President on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy Shapiro
President
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sanford Shapiro (2018–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc
How much does The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc give each year?
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc gave $53K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 7 grants.
What is The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's typical grant size?
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,375, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc give grants?
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants) and Pikesville, MD (2 grants).
Does The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's largest grantees?
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Soul Center ($30,000), Beth El Congregation ($5,000) and Carroll County Veterans Independence Project ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc?
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc reported $259K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes community organizing, ceramic arts, support for children and families, and youth development through camping. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc?
The 2024 filing says requests are accepted from recognized publicly supported charities, with preference given to those in the Greater Baltimore area. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's EIN?
The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1674132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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