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Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation

Highland Park, Illinois  ·  EIN 363985971  ·  Private foundation

Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $534K in grants paid and $47K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $2.0M awarded across 2016–2023 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$534K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$47K
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation funds

Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based, youth development.

EducationFaith-BasedYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Various Available Upon Request
RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
Highland Park, IL$583K2018
Various Available Upon Request
RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
Highland Park, IL$534K2020
Various Available Upon Request
RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
Highland Park, IL$411K2017
Various Available Upon Request
RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
Highland Park, IL$324K2016
Various Available Upon Request
RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
Highland Park, IL$151K2023
Various Available Upon Request
RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, YOUTH
Highland Park, IL$26K2022

Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$324K
2017$411K
2018$583K
2020$534K
2022$26K
2023$151K

How to apply for funding from Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation

Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation

Does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation fund?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Various Available Upon Request, Various Available Upon Request, Various Available Upon Request. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation give in grants?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation reported $534K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.0M over 6 grants.
Where is Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation located?
Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation is based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363985971.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.