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James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable

Preselected recipients only Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 582117719

James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,748 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $29,748 and the largest $29,748. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $28,969 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,7221$616,325
2024$28,9691$654,125
2025$29,7481$720,130

How to apply

James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina1$29,748

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
Oxford, NC
Support$29,748

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable give?

$29,748 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $29,748.

Who runs James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable?

Its 2025 filing lists First Citizens Bank (Trustee).

What does James L & Lona Shapter Memorial Charitable fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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