The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$65,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $65,500 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,500 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $65,500 | 21 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 18 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $52,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Home of Hope | Annual fund support | $10,000 |
| Kate's Club | Annual fund support | $10,000 |
| Anne Arundel County Casa Inc | Annual fund support | $6,250 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum | Annual fund support | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Ballet | Annual fund support | $3,000 |
| Prumc | General support | $3,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Annual fund support | $2,500 |
| Atlanta Mission | Annual fund support | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy | Annual fund support | $2,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Medically complex care program | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lighthouse Shelter | Shelter support | $1,000 |
| Lovett School | Annual fund support | $1,000 |
| Auditory Verbal Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for the Visually Impaired | General support | $1,000 |
| The Children's School | Annual fund support | $500 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating | General support | $500 |
| Chesapeake K9 Fund | Community protect support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John David Hopkins
- Laurie E House
- Katharine Jane Hopkins
- John David Hopkins III
- Matthew Foster Joseph Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust give?
$65,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John David Hopkins (Member, Dist Committee), Laurie E House (Member, Dist Committee), Katharine Jane Hopkins (Member, Dist Committee) and John David Hopkins III (Chairman) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Laurie & John Hopkins Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.