John M Shapiro Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
John M Shapiro Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hanover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $75,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,100 | 36 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 35 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 20 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Darrell Hotchkiss 8 Conant Road, Hanover, NH 03755 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 277-9064, darrell@hotchkisslawoffice.com |
What John M Shapiro Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asu Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Curepsp | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Green Acres | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Howard University Department of Mathematics | Charitable | $5,000 |
| West Central Behavioral Health | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Casa of New Hampshire | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food and Friends | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Good Neighbor Health Clinicred Logan Dental Clinic | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Listen | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wise | Charitable | $1,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Charitable | $500 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Shapiro
- Darrell Hotchkiss
- Robert Shapiro
- Michael Shapiro
- James Shapiro
Questions people ask
Does John M Shapiro Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John M Shapiro Charitable Trust give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John M Shapiro Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Shapiro (Trustee), Darrell Hotchkiss (Trustee), Robert Shapiro (Trustee Through November 2025) and Michael Shapiro (Trustee As of November 2025) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John M Shapiro Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.