THE CARL AND RUTH SHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION
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The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for all Bostonians. Areas of investment include arts and culture, health and hospitals, early childhood education, disability inclusion and human services.
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for all Bostonians. Areas of investment include arts and culture, health and hospitals, early childhood education, disability inclusion and human services.
History of the Foundation
History of the Foundation
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation was established in 1961. Carl Shapiro was a successful businessman who founded Kay Windsor, Inc. in 1939. The company, based in New York and New Bedford, MA manufactured and imported a variety of womens’ apparel.
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In 2022, the Foundation made grants totaling about $1.7 million, growing its giving by approximately 30% from the previous year and increasing the number of community-based grantees by almost 50%. Continuing its commitment to organizations focusing on racial equity and social justice, it renewed support in this area.
In 2021, the Foundation made grants totaling about $1.3 million, growing its giving by more than 70% from the previous year and doubling the total number of organizations that received support in its community-based and institutional support categories.
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