Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin with $11M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$11Mtotal assets

1996IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation has awarded

2 grantees · $1.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Wisconsin Foundation $1.3M
University Of Wisconsin-madison Department Of Medical Sciences $2K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$476K
FY2020$474K
FY2021$474K
FY2022$1.3M

About Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersMadison, Wisconsin
EIN391841051
IRS ruling1996

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

Related foundations

Foundations with a similar focus and profile:

Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation$12.7M assets Howard and Jackie Shapiro Foundation$17.2M assets Shapiro Foundation$123.7M assets Fund for Wisconsin Scholars INC$303.8M assets Nahey Charitable Foundation$35.7M assets Shapiro-silverberg Foundation$45.7M assets

Foundations in Wisconsin →

Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC$993.4M assets The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC$837M assets Joseph and Vera Zilber Family$422.3M assets Kohler Foundation INC$413.7M assets Rdk Foundation$367.1M assets Fund for Wisconsin Scholars INC$303.8M assets

Frequently asked questions

What is Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation?

Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin with $11M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation?

Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation's EIN is 391841051. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation?

Private foundations like Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.