Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-6043588
Foundation Overview
Based in Needham, MA, Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund has awarded 175 grants totaling $1,992,535 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $178,000, with a median award of $3,600.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 18 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
63% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (40%), Waltham (21%), Roslindale (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 44% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidmc | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2023 |
| Brandeis University | $53,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $150,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Gann Academy | $5,500 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Brothers For Life | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jalsa | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Keshet | $3,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $3,535 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Itrek | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Chabad Lithuania | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rosie's Place | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Yad Chessed | $10,000 | North Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hillel International | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| New England Innocence Project | $1,800 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Itim | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bidmc | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Brandeis University | $53,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gann Academy | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jalsa | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Keshet | $3,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $15,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Itrek | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Am | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bidmc | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Brandeis University | $53,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gann Academy | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jalsa | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Keshet | $3,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $15,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Itrek | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Am | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bidmc | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2021 |
| B'nai Brith Housing | $5,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Brandeis University | $178,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Gann Academy | $34,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jalsa | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Project Itim The Right To Live Jewish | $1,000 | Jerusalem, N/A, IS | Charitable | 2021 |
| Keshet | $3,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Footsteps Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Yad Chessed Fund Inc | $10,000 | North Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chabad Lithuania | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Bidmc | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2020 |
| B'nai Brith Housing | $5,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Brandeis University | $128,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Vilna Shul | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Gann Academy | $39,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hillel International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jalsa | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Mayyim Chayim | $500 | Auburndale, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Project Itim The Right To Live Jewish | $1,000 | Jerusalem, N/A, IS | Charitable | 2020 |
| Keshet | $3,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Footsteps Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Yad Chessed Fund Inc | $10,000 | North Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Honestreportingcom Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Chabad Lithuania | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Bidmc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2018 |
| B'nai Brith Housing | $5,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Brandeis University | $53,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chabad Lithuania | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Israel And Co | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jalsa | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kehillath Israel | $2,500 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Keshet | $4,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| National Museum Of American Jewish History | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Gann Academy | $117,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hillel International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Vilna Shul | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Family Service Metrowest | $5,000 | Framingham, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Mayyim Hayyim | $500 | Auburndale, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Project Itim The Right To Live Jewish | $1,000 | Jerusalem, N/A, IS | Charitable | 2018 |
| Footsteps Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Honestreportingcom Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Yad Chessed Fund Inc | $10,000 | North Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Bidmc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2017 |
| B'nai Brith Housing | $5,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Brandeis University | $53,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Hebrew College | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| American Jewish Committee | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chabad Lithuania | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Israel And Co | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jalsa | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Temple Israel | $1,800 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kehillath Israel | $2,500 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Keshet | $3,600 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kollel Of Greater Boston | $500 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| National Museum Of American Jewish History | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Gann Academy | $55,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Hillel International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Vilna Shul | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Service Metrowest | $5,000 | Framingham, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Mayyim Hayyim | $500 | Auburndale, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Project Itim The Right To Live Jewish | $1,000 | Jerusalem, N/A, IS | Charitable | 2017 |
| Footsteps Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Honestreportingcom Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Our Generation Speaks | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Yad Chessed Fund Inc | $5,000 | North Waltham, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Bidmc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Medical | 2016 |
| B'nai Brith Housing | $5,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Brandeis University | $68,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Hebrew College | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Project Kesher | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| American Jewish Committee | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $5,000 | Roslindale, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Brothers For Life | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Chabad Lithuania | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Israel And Co | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jalsa | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Temple Israel | $1,800 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kehillath Israel | $2,500 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Keshet | $1,800 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kollel Of Greater Boston | $500 | Brighton, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| National Museum Of American Jewish History | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| New Israel Fund | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Gann Academy | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Hillel International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Vilna Shul | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Of Greater Boston | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jewish Family Service Metrowest | $5,000 | Framingham, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Mayyim Hayyim | $1,000 | Auburndale, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Project Itim The Right To Live Jewish | $1,000 | Jerusalem, N/A, IS | Charitable | 2016 |
| Temple Emanuel | $100 | Newton, MA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 04-6043588 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 32 KEARNEY ROAD Needham, MA 02494-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Abraham Shapiro Charity Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee As Req. | Bram Shapiro |
|---|---|
| Trustee As Req. | Joseph Michelson |
| Trustee As Req. | Aron Ain |
Forms 990-PF
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