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Robert & Lois Shapiro Family Foundation
Everything below comes from the foundation’s Form 990-PF (tax period ending 2024-12-31) — the public filing where a foundation that accepts applications must state who to contact, how to apply, its deadlines, and its restrictions. Free to read, always.
Who is eligible
Restrictions are quoted from the filing’s own words. A foundation’s mailing address doesn’t always decide who’s eligible — the restriction text above does.
How to apply
Application contact
- Lois K Shapiro
- 273 LANSING ISLAND DRIVE · Satellite Beach, FL, 32937
- Phone: (321) 610-4199
Deadline
Next expected deadline: October 31, 2026 (annual cycle, computed from the filing — confirm the current date with the foundation).
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Robert & Lois Shapiro Family Foundation — frequently asked
Who is eligible for Robert & Lois Shapiro Family Foundation?
The foundation's filing states: "Applicants will be required to demonstrate need, along with a detailed description of their project or other use of the grant. We intend to emphasize past accomplishments in an applicant's field of study, e.g. Performances, awards, and recommendations by teachers and others. If granting a scholarship, we will need evidence that the student is enrolled and in good standing at an accredited academic program / institution. Applicants will be restricted to the united states." Always confirm current eligibility with the foundation before applying.
What is the deadline for Robert & Lois Shapiro Family Foundation?
The filing lists "October 31" — an annual cycle; the next expected deadline is October 31, 2026. Filings are annual, so confirm the current date with the foundation.
How do I apply to Robert & Lois Shapiro Family Foundation?
From the filing: "Our foundation will make grants to aspiring musical artists, for scholarships, fellowships, creative projects, mentoring, lessons, and other professional training. We will seek out students who are enrolled in accredited music schools / programs or studying with independent teachers. We plan to initially award 5-10 grants per year, of approximately $2500 each, with hope of increasing that amount as more funds become available. Applicants will apply via letter and local schools will be made aware of the grant program." Applications go to the contact listed on this page in Satellite Beach, FL.
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No — and that is the point. Our $199 coaching builds an application blueprint from what this kind of committee reviews, sends prompts that pull your strongest material out of you, and a real person reviews your finished draft with margin notes. Every word you submit is your own.
Where this information comes from
Every fact on this page is published from the foundation’s own IRS Form 990-PF for the tax period ending 2024-12-31 (EIN 873841291). Part XV of that form is where a private foundation that accepts unsolicited applications must tell the IRS — and the public — who to send applications to, what to include, any deadlines, and any restrictions on awards. Most of these programs are never listed on scholarship search sites; the filing is often the only public record they exist.