Carl & Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6135027 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded91
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$38.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $870,000 |
| Musuem of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $382,000 |
| Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA | General purposes of the organization | $101,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Huntington Theater | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $70,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $55,000 |
| Theater Offensive Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Full Spectrum Features | Chicago, IL | General purposes of the organization | $39,250 |
| Roca Inc | Springfield, MA | General purposes of the organization | $35,000 |
| Team Impact | Quincy, MA | General purposes of the organization | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General purposes of the organization | $34,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $32,500 |
| Boston Debate League | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center | Cambridge, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| MIT Media Lab | Cambridge, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| My Life My Choice | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| One Family Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| Abilities Dance | Brookline, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | Jamaica Plain, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Build Boston | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| English for New Bostonians Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Familyaid Boston | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Found in Translation Inc | Dorchester, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hopewell Inc | Dedham, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Inc | Newton, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Massart Foundation | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Partners for Youth With Disabilities Inc | Somerville, MA | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Accessportamerica | Acton, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Miami, FL | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Boston Impact Initiative Fund | Jamaica Plain, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Boston Music Project | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Chica Project | Quincy, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| City Ballet of Boston Inc | Jamaica Plain, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Empath | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Lives | Brookline, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Families First Parenting Programs Inc | Watertown, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Gateway Arts | Brookline, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Roxbury, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Julie's Family Learning Program Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Lawyers for Civil Rights | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles County Musuem of Art (Lacma) | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Mab Community Services | Brookline, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Mothers for Justice and Equality | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| New Commonwealth Racial Equity & Social Justice Fund | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Origination Inc | Jamaica Plain, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Lynn, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| The Upward Project | Dorchester Center, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Waypoint Adventures | Lexington, MA | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | General purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Central Square Theatre Inc | Cambridge, MA | General purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 91 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,146,000 | 91 |
| 2024 | $2,937,500 | 93 |
| 2023 | $2,681,500 | 85 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6135027
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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