The Shapira Foundation
Historical FunderLake Oswego, Oregon · EIN 93-1306729 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CATHY THOMPSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 16869 65TH AVENUE 505, LAKE OSWEGO OR 970357865 |
| Phone | 5037582398 |
| ROBBT@SHAPIRAFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEND 1-2 PAGE LETTER DESCRIBING YOUR ORGANIZATION AND ITS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD, WHAT YOU PROPOSE TO DO, WHY THE PROJECT IS NEEDED, WHO WILL BE SERVED, IN WHAT GEOGRAPHIC AREAS, HOW PROJECT OR PROGRAM RELATES TO OUR AREAS OF EMPHASIS, AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUEST, HOW FUNDS WOULD BE USED, AND AMOUNT OF TOTAL PROJECT OR PROGRAM BUDGET. WE WILL EVALUATE, INFORM YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOUR PROJECT OR PROGRAM APPEARS TO MEET OUR GUIDELINES OR INTERESTS, AND MAY INVITE YOU TO SUBMIT A FULL GRANT APPLICATION. INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT WWW.SHAPIRAFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL NOT BE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS, ATHLETIC TEAMS, EVENTS, DEBT REDUCTION DRIVES, POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS, OR FOR BENEFIT TICKETS, RELIGIOUS PURPOSES, OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. |
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
27% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play It Forward | Beaverton, OR | Provide free musical lessons to elementary school students & purchase instruments | $10,000 |
| Wheel to Walk Foundation | Portland, OR | To purchase medical and adaptive equipment for children with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Community Development Projects Inc Dba Project Mercy | Poway, CA | To build home for impoverished family | $7,000 |
| Camp Rosenbaum Fund | Portland, OR | Provide life-enhancing opportunities for low income young people through mentoring, camp, and athletic programs. | $5,000 |
| Candlelighters for Children | Portland, OR | Support annual family camp weekend to enable families to to build a support network | $5,000 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | To provide scholarships to children of chp employees and support for families of fallen officers | $5,000 |
| Community Transition School | Portland, OR | Tuition free private school dedicated to the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness. | $5,000 |
| Merry Heart Children's Camp | Portland, OR | The purpose of the grant is to support our youth with heart conditions attend a summer camp dedicated to them | $5,000 |
| Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp | Portland, OR | To provide equitable access to programming for individuals with develomental disabilities in the community | $5,000 |
| Un Watch - USA | Washington, DC | Further the un watch mission of monitoring the un by the yardstick of its own character. | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | To fund granting wishes of children with critical illnesses in oregon and clark county, washington. | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $60,800 | 10 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1306729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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