How much funding does Shapira Grants provide?

Shapira Grants provides Varies by award in funding.

When is the deadline for Shapira Grants?

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Shapira Grants

The United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation

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Funding Amount

Varies by award

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Focus Areas: Organizations and projects in Israel benefiting the State of Israel

Geographic Scope: Israel, specifically partner organizations in the Sovev Kinneret region and beyond

Program Status: Limited-time grants established by the Shapira Family. First round awarded in 2022, paused after October 7th attacks, resumed in 2025.

Recent Awards (2025):

Arava Institute for Environmental Studies – $10,000
Ethiopian National Project – $36,000 (with $36,000 match)
Hagar Jewish Arab Education for Equality – $15,000
Israel Guide Dog Center – $36,000 (with $36,000 match)
Mechinot Ofek Kinneret (via JAFI) – $25,000
Merchavim – $18,000

Total 2025 Allocation: $140,000

What The United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 17
Total given: $1.72M
Median grant: $46K
Range: $6,090–$360K

By dollars: Minnesota 91%, New York 9%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; New York, NY.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Minnesota Jewish Community Center · Minneapolis, MN

General operating support

$360K
Jewish Community Relations Council · Minneapolis, MN

General operating support

$346K
Jewish Family Service of St Paul · St Paul, MN

General operating support

$204K
Jewish Federations of North America · New York, NY

General operating support

$160K
Temple of Aaron · St Paul, MN

General operating support

$154K