Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderReading, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3396602 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM P SHACK |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 PLEASANT STREET, NO ANDOVER MA 01845 |
| Phone | 9786880292 |
| SHACKLAWOFFICE@COMCAST.NET | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care Advocacy Center | Houston, TX | Advocacy for foster children | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Natal | New York, NY | Assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | Baltimore, MD | Education and professional training | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Timonium, MD | Food and resources to kids in baltimore | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Andover, MA | Innovative jewish programming | $1,692 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | A safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young peopel can reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible… | $1,500 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | Research to finding a cure | $1,500 |
| Alliance for the Arts | Fort Myers, FL | A creative space that supports self-expression in performing arts | $1,500 |
| Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Medical and disaster relief to israel | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Raise awareness and advocate for policy change about suicide | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Assisting women by offering emergency food, shelter, and other basic needs | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Lowell, MA | Alleviate poverty by providing clothing, furniture, and household goods to local residents | $25 |
| Armand Hyatt Scholarship Fund | Falmouth, MA | Funding for individuals who are seeking higher education | $25 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Research for heart disease | $18 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,760 | 14 |
| 2024 | $15,810 | 17 |
| 2023 | $12,822 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349102265
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3396602
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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