Robert and Lois Shapiro Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSatellite Beach, Florida · EIN 87-3841291 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LOIS K SHAPIRO |
|---|---|
| Address | 273 LANSING ISLAND DRIVE, SATELLITE BEACH FL 32937 |
| Phone | 3216104199 |
| Form and materials | OUR FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANTS TO ASPIRING MUSICAL ARTISTS, FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, CREATIVE PROJECTS, MENTORING, LESSONS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. WE WILL SEEK OUT STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN ACCREDITED MUSIC SCHOOLS / PROGRAMS OR STUDYING WITH INDEPENDENT TEACHERS. WE PLAN TO INITIALLY AWARD 5-10 GRANTS PER YEAR, OF APPROXIMATELY $2500 EACH, WITH HOPE OF INCREASING THAT AMOUNT AS MORE FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. APPLICANTS WILL APPLY VIA LETTER AND LOCAL SCHOOLS WILL BE MADE AWARE OF THE GRANT PROGRAM. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE NEED, ALONG WITH A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PROJECT OR OTHER USE OF THE GRANT. WE INTEND TO EMPHASIZE PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN AN APPLICANT'S FIELD OF STUDY, E.G. PERFORMANCES, AWARDS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY TEACHERS AND OTHERS. IF GRANTING A SCHOLARSHIP, WE WILL NEED EVIDENCE THAT THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED AND IN GOOD STANDING AT AN ACCREDITED ACADEMIC PROGRAM / INSTITUTION. APPLICANTS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE UNITED STATES. |
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
33% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard String Academy Charitable Foundation | Melbourne, FL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Community Music School | Nantucket, MA | Operations | $7,500 |
| Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra Association Inc | Melbourne, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Coachart | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $2,970 |
| Brevard Symphony Orchestra | Melbourne, FL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Melbourne Chamber Music Society | Indialantic, FL | Operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,970 | 6 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $18,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349100718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3841291
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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