Gerald and Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 27-1521392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$373K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
68% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Northbrook, IL | Support programs and operations | $115,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Boca Raton, FL | Support programs and operations | $50,000 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services | Boca Raton, FL | Support programs and operations | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | Support programs and operations | $30,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Libertyville, IL | Support programs and operations | $27,500 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | Support programs and operations | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Support programs and operations | $22,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Support programs and operations | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Support programs and operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Foster Care | Chicago, IL | Support programs and operations | $6,100 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Support programs and operations | $5,000 |
| Jarc Florida Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | Support programs and operations | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Jordan River Village Foundation | New York, NY | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Special Gifts Theatre Inc | Northbrook, IL | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics | Washington DC, DC | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Fidf | Chicago, IL | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Support programs and operations | $2,500 |
| Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program | Miami, FL | Support programs and operations | $2,200 |
| Temple Jeremiah | Northfield, IL | Support programs and operations | $1,500 |
| St Andrews School of Boca | Boca Raton, FL | Support programs and operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,800 | 22 |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $243,900 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101478
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1521392
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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