Charles And M R Shapiro Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of causes, with a strong emphasis on education, health, and community services. Its mission includes funding educational programs, scholarships, mental health initiatives, and medical research, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of various populations. The foundation also supports Jewish organizations and community centers, indicating a focus on cultural and social support within the Jewish community. Through its grants, the organization aims to address critical needs such as health care, youth development, and assistance for seniors, demonstrating a holistic approach to community engagement and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established Illinois-based nonprofit (often Jewish community, education, health, or senior services) with existing local credibility or referral relationships to local federations or past grantees.
Good Fit
- • Programs aligned with past purposes: scholarships, education, medical research, senior services, or mental health.
- • An active presence or operations in Illinois, especially the Chicago area.
- • Existing ties or referrals from local Jewish federations, community centers, or previous recipient organizations.
- • Track record of repeatable programs and organizational stability (not an early-stage startup).
Geography
Observed giving is heavily Illinois‑centric (about 78% of dollars) but grants also reached organizations in 11 states, indicating a primarily state/regional footprint with some out‑of‑state awards.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 99–102 distinct recipients each year across many program types, so the observed recipient set is large and diverse despite repeated support for many organizations.
New Applicants
The funder explicitly makes awards to preselected recipients and no public application route or contact was identified; only a small number of new grantees (about six) appeared in the latest year, so entry for unfamiliar applicants appears unlikely without referral or nomination.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
