The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. Its 2025 filing reports charitable contributions to organizations including UJA Federation of New York, Webb Institute, and the American Cancer Society.
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun at a glance
In short: The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun gave $56K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,850
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,103
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,773,109
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Jericho Quadrangle 301, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 488-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation of NY ($25K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Florida, 4% to Georgia, and 2% each to Washington, DC, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $56K (2025) to $141K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Isreael Defense Force New Yrok, NY | Charitable Contribution | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Innovations in Medical Education Oyster Bay, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| 5 Under 40 Foundation Corp Staten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,773,109 | $109,902 | $66,876 | $55,850 | 18 | $55,850 | $98,876 | $100,581 |
| 2024 | $1,730,083 | $120,612 | $116,762 | $103,650 | 24 | $103,650 | $107,500 | $94,573 |
| 2023 | $1,726,232 | $213,113 | $103,966 | $82,850 | 8 | $82,850 | $197,135 | $87,850 |
| 2022 | $1,624,366 | $55,474 | $152,215 | $140,550 | 15 | $140,550 | $44,057 | $102,214 |
| 2021 | $1,721,107 | $21,784 | $108,732 | $95,750 | 12 | — | $9,102 | $86,384 |
| 2020 | $1,808,055 | $241,717 | $79,415 | $61,450 | 14 | — | $227,427 | $94,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun reported a distributable amount of $101K 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 include support for organizations with varied missions. Webb Institute describes its mission as educating future leaders in marine engineering and design. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. 5 Under 40 Foundation describes its work as providing breast cancer and BRCA-related resources and services for women under 40 in the New York metro area and New Jersey. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $55,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Recent totals were $103,650 across 24 grants in 2024 and $82,850 across 8 grants in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation gave $25,000 to UJA Federation of New York and $10,000 to Webb Institute. It gave $3,500 to Friends of the Israel Defense Force, and $2,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Foundation for Innovations in Medical Education, Hospital for Special Surgery, Morselife Foundation, and NYU Langone Health. Other reported recipients include 5 Under 40 Foundation, Hillel International, LICADD, Sunrise Association Day Camp, and Wounded Warrior Project, which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip J. Shapiro as President and CEO, Janet Shapiro as Treasurer, Brooke F. Shapiro as Vice President, and Joshua M. Shapiro as Secretary.
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun is led by Philip J. Shapiro, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip J. Shapiro
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brooke F. Shapiro
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Shapiro
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua M. Shapiro
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun
How much does The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun give each year?
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun gave $56K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 24 grants.
What is The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun's typical grant size?
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,103, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun give grants?
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Staten Island, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun's largest grantees?
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation of NY ($25,000), Webb Institute ($10,000) and Friends of the Isreael Defense Force ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun?
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Webb Institute describes its mission as educating future leaders in marine engineering and design. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun's EIN?
The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2849664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Philip and Janet Shapiro Family Foun 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 March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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