The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 55 grants totaling $2,086,170 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Jewish life, children’s mental health, social services, and other fields.
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation gave $2.1M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,086,170
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,930
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $54,839,520
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (25 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% 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 Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 East 26Th Street 15A, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 338-5102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shalom Hartman Institute of North America ($333K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 180 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other recipient states and shares were Connecticut, 7%; Washington, DC, 4%; California, 3%; and Illinois, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 55 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $842K (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America New York, NY | General | $333,333 |
| Child Mind Institute New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| The Doe Fund New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Bronx, NY | General | $118,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General | $78,000 |
| The Jewish Broadcasting Service Stamford, CT | General | $78,000 |
| Evolve Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| New York Appleseed New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
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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 | $54,839,520 | $7,525,690 | $2,360,720 | $2,086,170 | 55 | $2,093,258 | $5,938,879 | $2,962,566 |
| 2023 | $49,674,550 | $7,682,535 | $1,981,475 | $1,761,920 | 37 | $1,776,117 | $4,042,430 | $2,292,992 |
| 2022 | $43,973,490 | $11,475,511 | $1,538,145 | $1,237,101 | 36 | $1,229,633 | $5,872,322 | $1,726,853 |
| 2021 | $34,036,124 | $13,445,767 | $1,361,978 | $1,200,050 | 32 | $1,207,910 | $9,776,133 | $1,350,598 |
| 2020 | $21,513,731 | $3,951,088 | $969,748 | $841,800 | 20 | — | $2,869,966 | $950,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish organizations, health and education institutions, and social-service organizations. The Child Mind Institute describes its work as helping children and families affected by mental health and learning disorders. The Doe Fund says it helps people break cycles of homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement. New York Appleseed describes its work as advocating for integrated schools and communities.
Other 2024 recipients included the Anti-Defamation League, which says it works to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate; the Museum of Jewish Heritage, which describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust; and the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, which says it creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within a Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $2,086,170. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $333,333, with a median of $18,000. Its largest grants included $333,333 to the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, $250,000 each to the Child Mind Institute and The Doe Fund, and $118,000 to Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David P. Shapiro and Abigail S. Pogrebin as directors.
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail S. Pogrebin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David P. Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation
How much does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation give each year?
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation gave $2.1M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 37 grants.
What is The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $37,930, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation give grants?
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (31 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shalom Hartman Institute of North America ($333,333), Child Mind Institute ($250,000) and The Doe Fund ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation?
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation reported $54.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (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 Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish organizations, health and education institutions, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's EIN?
The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2024662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shapiro Pogrebin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shapiro-pogrebin-foundation-morg_1754bbae5cb7463383ee6d8e00435e90
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