The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including congregations, educational institutions, and community organizations.
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M at a glance
In short: The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M gave $152K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,155
- +86.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,347
- +75.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $269,359
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (19 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 S Ocean Blvd 10F, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (301) 233-2874
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bnai Torah Congregation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland received 56% of grant dollars and Florida received 28%. Other reported recipient-state shares were Michigan (5%), New Jersey (4%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 35 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 572% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2024) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bnai Torah Congregation Boca Raton, FL | General | $30,210 |
| Planned Parenthood Gaithersburg, MD | General | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General | $15,500 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | General | $15,000 |
| Congregation of Beth El Bethesda, MD | General | $14,775 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Hillel Ann Arbor, MI | General | $7,500 |
| Politz Day School Cherry Hill, NJ | General | $6,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MD | General | $5,250 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities North Bethesda, MD | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269,359 | $175,973 | $154,817 | $152,155 | 35 | $153,486 | $115,602 | $26,819 |
| 2024 | $248,203 | $48,192 | $86,340 | $81,780 | 33 | $83,045 | $45,579 | $27,658 |
| 2023 | $286,351 | $92,998 | $106,890 | $100,147 | 33 | $103,064 | $144,191 | $25,413 |
| 2022 | $300,243 | $91,624 | $109,288 | $105,530 | 33 | $106,446 | $90,709 | $30,503 |
| 2021 | $351,355 | $237,341 | $151,287 | $144,630 | 39 | $147,960 | $115,577 | $29,620 |
| 2020 | $319,574 | $199,067 | $149,335 | $148,200 | 34 | — | $90,789 | $24,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations including congregations, Jewish community organizations and schools, universities, and health and human-services organizations.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Franklin & Marshall College says it is dedicated to undergraduate liberal arts education. Jackson Health Foundation says it raises funds to support Jackson Health System, Miami-Dade County’s public hospital. Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans says it raises funds for rehabilitation centers and services for disabled veterans. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $152,155. Grants ranged from $180 to $30,210, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included Bnai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, Florida ($30,210); Planned Parenthood in Gaithersburg, Maryland ($25,000); the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington in North Bethesda, Maryland ($15,500); the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland ($15,000); and Congregation of Beth El in Bethesda, Maryland ($14,775). These grants were listed for general purposes.
Other 2025 recipients included Franklin & Marshall College ($1,000), Jackson Health Foundation ($1,000), Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans ($500), Hospice of Palm Beach County ($500), National Jewish Health ($500), and Jewish National Fund ($450).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynn Shapiro Snyder as president and director, Jeffrey M Snyder as secretary, treasurer, and director, and Eitan Snyder as director.
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M is led by Lynn Shapiro Snyder, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Shapiro Snyder
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eitan Snyder
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Snyder
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M
How much does The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M give each year?
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M gave $152K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 33 grants.
What is The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's typical grant size?
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,347, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M give grants?
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M gives mostly in Maryland: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants), North Bethesda, MD (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's largest grantees?
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's largest 2025 grantees include Bnai Torah Congregation ($30,210), Planned Parenthood ($25,000) and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($15,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M?
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M reported $269K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including congregations, Jewish community organizations and schools, universities, and health and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's EIN?
The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2207437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey M funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lynn-shapiro-snyder-and-jeffrey-m-morg_6fa3e1d0ceca469cbe4364f5ce42c496
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