Funding search · EIN 043396602 · Reading, MA

Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

67
grants reported
$67,894
total given
2022–2025
filing years
$750
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Top recipients

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  • Merr Valley Jewish Federation1 grant · $5,000
  • Temple Emanuel2 grants · $4,851
  • Foster Care Advocacy Center2 grants · $4,500
  • American Friends of Natal2 grants · $4,000
  • Temple Emanuel2 grants · $3,853
  • Baltimore School for the Arts2 grants · $3,500
  • Tufts Medical Center2 grants · $3,500
  • Foster Care Advocacy Center2 grants · $3,250
  • Lawrence Boys and Girls Club1 grant · $2,650
  • Tufts Medical Center (Nicu)1 grant · $2,500

Giving over time

$21,502
2022
$12,822
2023
$15,810
2024
$17,760
2025

Grant history

All 67 reported grants, largest first.

  • $5,000

    Merr Valley Jewish Federation · Andover, MA · 2022

    To provide assistance for historical preservation.

  • $3,355

    Temple Emanuel · Andover, MA · 2023

    To offer innovative Jewish programming.

  • $3,159

    Temple Emanuel · Andover, MA · 2024

    To offer innovative jewish programming

  • $2,650

    Lawrence Boys and Girls Club · Lawrence, MA · 2022

    For full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

  • $2,500

    Foster Care Advocacy Center · Houston, TX · 2025

    Advocacy for foster children

  • $2,500

    Artists for Humanity · Boston, MA · 2022

    To built on the philosophy that engagement in the creative process is a powerful force for social. change

  • $2,500

    Foster Care Advocacy Center · Houston, TX · 2022

    provides holistic representation for children and parents involved in the child welfare system.

  • $2,500

    Tufts Medical Center (Nicu) · Boston, MA · 2022

    To support in research to finding a cure.

  • $2,000

    American Friends of Natal · New York, NY · 2025

    Assistance to indigent families

  • $2,000

    Baltimore Hunger Project · Timonium, MD · 2025

    Food and resources to kids in baltimore

  • $2,000

    Baltimore School for the Arts · Baltimore, MD · 2025

    Education and professional training

  • $2,000

    American Friends of Natal · New York, NY · 2024

    Assistance to indigent families

  • $2,000

    Foster Care Advocacy Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    Advocacy for foster children

  • $2,000

    Planned Parenthood of Md · Baltimore, MD · 2024

    To support high quality affordable health care services

  • $2,000

    Tufts Medical Center · Boston, MA · 2024

    To support in research to finding a cure

  • $2,000

    Magen David Adom · New York, NY · 2023

    Assistance to indigent families.

  • $2,000

    Baltimore School for the Arts · Baltimore, MD · 2022

    To provide education and professional training.

  • $1,692

    Temple Emanuel · Andover, MA · 2025

    Innovative jewish programming

  • $1,500

    Alliance for the Arts · Fort Myers, FL · 2025

    A creative space that supports self-expression in performing arts

  • $1,500

    Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence · Lawrence, MA · 2025

    A safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young peopel can reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens

  • $1,500

    Tufts Medical Center · Boston, MA · 2025

    Research to finding a cure

  • $1,500

    Baltimore School for the Arts · Baltimore, MD · 2024

    To provide education and professional training.

  • $1,500

    American Friends of Natal · New York, NY · 2023

    Assistance to indigent families.

  • $1,500

    The Aguda · Washington, DC · 2023

    Assistance to families.

  • $1,500

    Baltimore Safe Haven · Baltimore, MD · 2022

    To provide community and a resource that those in the TLGBQ community.

  • $1,500

    V Foundation · Cary, NC · 2022

    To provide assistance for cancer research and treatment.

  • $1,000

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · New York, NY · 2025

    Raise awareness and advocate for policy change about suicide

  • $1,000

    Magen David Adom · New York, NY · 2025

    Medical and disaster relief to israel

  • $1,000

    Rosie'S Place · Boston, MA · 2025

    Assisting women by offering emergency food, shelter, and other basic needs

  • $1,000

    Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence · Lawrence, MA · 2024

    For full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens

  • $1,000

    The Chris Collins Foundations · Wakefield, RI · 2024

    To support heighten awareness and advance education

  • $1,000

    Baltimore Community Fund · Baltimore, MD · 2023

    Assistance to indigent families.

  • $1,000

    Chris Collins Foundation · Wakefield, RI · 2023

    To raise awareness of mental health.

  • $750

    Foster Care Advocacy Center · Houston, TX · 2023

    Advocacy for foster children.

  • $750

    Tufts Medical Center · Boston, MA · 2023

    To support in research to finding a cure.

  • $500

    Hampden Community Council · Baltimore, MD · 2024

    To support development and improvement to neighborhood community

  • $500

    Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation · Andover, MA · 2023

    Assistance to indigent families.

  • $498

    Temple Emanuel · Andover, MA · 2022

    To offer innovative Jewish programming.

  • $250

    Dana Farber Cancer Institute · Boston, MA · 2024

    To provide assistance for cancer research and treatment

  • $250

    North Andover Boosters Club (Terranova) · North Andover, MA · 2023

    To provide athletic opportunities to the youth.

  • $250

    Heal Lawrence (Glcac) · Lawrence, MA · 2022

    To creates opportunities by collaborating with our community and empowering individuals to achieve their goals.

  • $250

    Pan Mass Challenge · Needham, MA · 2022

    To provide assistance for cancer research and treatment.

  • $180

    Merr Valley United Jewish Foundation · Andover, MA · 2024

    Assistance to indigent families

  • $100

    Tunnel To Towers Foundation · Staten Island, NY · 2024

    To support firefighter and first responders

  • $100

    Alzheimer'S Association · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

  • $100

    George Mason University Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022

    To provide assistance for research.

  • $100

    Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church · Andover, MA · 2022

    To provide ministries and activities that glorify God.

  • $50

    Central Catholic High School · Lawrence, MA · 2024

    To support development of scholarship, leadership and moral character.

  • $50

    Alzheimer'S Association · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

  • $36

    Andover Youth Services (Mencis) · Andover, MA · 2023

    To provide opportunities to create memories and empower our youth.

  • $36

    Jarc · Bloomfield, MI · 2023

    To provide care and shelter.

  • $36

    Brigham & Womens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2022

    To provide assistance for research and treatment.

  • $25

    Armand Hyatt Scholarship Fund · Falmouth, MA · 2025

    Funding for individuals who are seeking higher education

  • $25

    St Vincent De Paul · Lowell, MA · 2025

    Alleviate poverty by providing clothing, furniture, and household goods to local residents

  • $25

    Friends of Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, MA · 2024

    To support library programs

  • $25

    Lawrence Exchange Club (Alfano) · North Andover, MA · 2023

    To provide national service organization for men and women.

  • $20

    Scleroderma Foundation · Topsfield, MA · 2022

    To advance medical research, promote disease awareness, and provide support and education.

  • $18

    American Heart Association · Dallas, TX · 2025

    Research for heart disease

  • $18

    Audubon Society · New York, NY · 2024

    To protects birds and the places they need,today and tomorrow.

  • $18

    Portland Conservatory of Music · Portland, ME · 2024

    To provide the highest quality music education

  • $18

    Dana Farber Cancer Institue · Boston, MA · 2022

    To provide assistance for cancer research and treatment.

  • $10

    Suffolk University Law School · Boston, MA · 2024

    To provide quality education at a reasonable cost

  • $10

    St Jude Hospital (Stella) · Memphis, TN · 2023

    To provide assistance for research and treatment.

  • $10

    St Michael Parish Memorial (Harrington) · North Andover, MA · 2023

    Assistance to indigent families.

  • $10

    Hdsa - Mass General Hospital · Boston, MA · 2022

    To improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington's disease.

  • $10

    Joslin Diabetes Center · Boston, MA · 2022

    To provide assistance for diabetes research and treatment.

  • $10

    St Vincent De Paul Society · Haverhill, MA · 2022

    To provide assistance for historical preservation.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.