Ida and Joseph Shapiro Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-6037720 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
37% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of Ma Foundation Environmental | Boston, MA | Support | $42,397 |
| Wypr - National Public Radio | Baltimore, MD | Support | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | Support | $6,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Baltimore, MD | Support | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | Owings Mills, MD | Support | $4,500 |
| Lake Erie College | Painesville, OH | Support | $4,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Annual Fund | Baltimore, MD | Support | $3,500 |
| Vail Mountain Rescue | Edwards, CO | Support | $3,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Merrifield, VA | Support | $2,500 |
| Everyman Theatre | Baltimore, MD | Support | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | Support | $2,000 |
| Balitmore Museum of Industry | Baltimore, MD | Support | $2,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Washington, DC | Support | $2,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum | Baltimore, MD | Support | $1,921 |
| Maryland Science Center | Baltimore, MD | Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($19,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,418 | 22 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102282
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6037720
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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