Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRockville, Maryland · EIN 83-3791902 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of MD Terrapin Club Impact Fund | College Park, MD | The ImpactFund | $10,000 |
| Univ of MD College Park Foundation | Calvert Road, MD | Shapiro & DuncanScholarshipEndowment | $10,000 |
| UMD Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | RestrictedStudentScholarships | $10,000 |
| ASA Metro Washington | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Restricted StudentScholarship | $7,500 |
| ABC CraftMasters Training Trust | Beltsville, MD | CraftmasterTraining Trust | $5,000 |
| DC Student Construction Trades Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Univ of MD College Park Foundation | College Park, MD | AthleticFacilities Fund | $5,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Restricted StudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| University of MD | College Park, MD | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | RestrictedStudentScholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | RestrictedStudentScholarhip | $5,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program - Greater Washington | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| PHCC Education Foundation | Falls Church, VA | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Lexington, MD | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Upper Montgomery County | Gaithersburg, MD | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
| Congregation B'Nai Tzedek | Potomac, MD | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
| Temple Isaiah | Fulton, MD | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,700 | 21 |
| 2024 | $93,700 | 19 |
| 2023 | $86,700 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349102208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3791902
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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