The Shelter Inc
Accepts applications
The Shelter Inc is a private foundation in Manasquan, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $17,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$114,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,750 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,500 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $93,750 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $114,500 | 19 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Todd Lotozo 70 Oakes Rd, Little Silver, NJ 07739 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 758-8541 |
| What to submit | Detailed information on organizations activities and proposed use of funds issued under organizations letterhead |
What The Shelter Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 19 | $114,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $17,000 |
| Calling All Cats Rescue | General support | $9,000 |
| Rescue Ridge | General support | $9,000 |
| Allaire Community Farm | General support | $8,000 |
| Volunteer Auxiliary for Animal Shel | General support | $8,000 |
| Individual | General support | $7,500 |
| Marty's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary | General support | $7,000 |
| Individual | General support | $7,000 |
| Acres at Magnolia | General support | $7,000 |
| Plumsted Twp TNR Committee | General support | $6,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| All Fur One Pet Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $4,000 |
| Pitties and Pals | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Plainfield Humane Socity | Eneral support | $1,500 |
| Snaps | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith G Leone
- Todd C Lotozo
- Robert G McKelvey
- Doreen Gesslein
- Peter Wright
- Ed O'Malley
- Emily Hackett
- Gail Zaccari
- Amanda Wright
Questions people ask
Does The Shelter Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Shelter Inc give?
$114,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Shelter Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith G Leone (President), Todd C Lotozo (Vice President), Robert G McKelvey (Secretary) and Doreen Gesslein (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Shelter Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.