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 2022–2025. 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
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- 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
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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