John M Hopwood Irr
Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-6022634. Reported 234 grants totalling $5,540,499 to 103 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. John M Hopwood Irr did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $10,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $25,000; the smallest was $2,000 and the largest $253,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | New York, NY | $556,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | $380,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Shadyside Hospital Supporting Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $300,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $281,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Colby Sawyer College | New London, NH | $275,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Northern Forest Center Inc | Concord, NH | $250,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gifford Youth Activities Center Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $225,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Linsly School | Wheeling, WV | $200,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Parkinson Association of Irc Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $180,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wellness in the Schools Inc | New York, NY | $155,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Strawbery Banke Museum | Portsmouth, NH | $151,475 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | East Boothbay, ME | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Scholarship Fdn of Indian River Co | Vero Beach, FL | $100,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Indiana Chapter | Indianapolis, IN | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Island Institute | Rockland, ME | $75,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc | Newmarket, NH | $70,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Susan L Curtis Foundation | Portland, ME | $70,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation Inc | Newburyport, MA | $65,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| New England Forestry Fdn | Littleton, ME | $65,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy | Kingsport, TN | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Washington County Community Foundation Inc | Eighty Four, PA | $60,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | Oakdale, PA | $55,750 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| United Way of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Forest Society of Maine | Bangor, ME | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Camden, ME | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | New London, NH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mental Health Association in Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $46,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Kearsarge Area Council on Aging Inc | New London, NH | $42,217 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Rockland, ME | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| I Am Ministries Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Learning Alliance Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| William Fogg Public Library | Eliot, ME | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust | New London, NH | $37,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Acadia Center | Rockport, ME | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Council Inc | Augusta, ME | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | $32,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Whole Family Health Center | Vero Beach, FL | $31,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Childrens Eye Foundation | Kirkland, WA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Camden, ME | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Trekkers Inc | Tenants Harbor, ME | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Southern Reconciliation Ministries Inc | Burnsville, NC | $28,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Treasure Coast Community Health | Vero Beach, FL | $28,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | Concord, NH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Fractracker Alliance | Johnstown, PA | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | $23,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pa | Bridgeville, PA | $20,057 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Audubon Society of New Hampshire | Concord, NH | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bethel Presbyterian Church | Bethel Park, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ecology Education Inc | Saco, ME | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gifford Community Cultural and Resource Center | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Indian River Soccer Association | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Literacy Services of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Maine Conservation Alliance | Augusta, ME | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Southern Maine Conservation | Portland, ME | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Arc of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Asheville, NC | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | $18,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Girls on the Run | Vero Beach, FL | $16,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| St Edwards School | Vero Beach, FL | $16,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $16,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| United Against Poverty Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $16,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mental Helath Collaborative | Vero Beach, FL | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Environmental Learning Center | Vero Beach, FL | $14,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mckee Botanical Garden Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $14,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Clean Water for North Carolina | Asheville, NC | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| John C Campbell Folk School | Brasstown, NC | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Penland School of Crafts | Penland, NC | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Yancey County Humane Society | Burnsville, NC | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Riverside Theatre Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| American Red Cross (maine) | Portland, ME | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Angels' Place | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Belfast, ME | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center | Vero Beach, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Laudholm Trust | Wells, ME | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Northern Lighthouse Inc | Mars Hill, ME | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Asheville Art Museum Association Inc | Asheville, NC | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Americus, GA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc Hospice Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation | Portland, ME | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mahoosuc Land Trust Inc | Bethel, ME | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare Society | Kennebunk, ME | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| C-Change Conversations | Princeton, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Brewer, ME | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Penquis Mental Health Assoc | Bangor, ME | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Hope for Families Center Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gifford Florida Youth Orchestra | Vero Beach, FL | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Everett, WA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Passion for Life | Atlanta, GA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Float Hope of Indian River County | Indian River Shores, FL | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fountain Valley School of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
61 of 103 (59%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 69%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Shadyside Hospital Supporting Foundation
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER - Colby-Sawyer College
NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES - National Wildlife Federation
RECOVERING AMERICA WILDLIFE - Washington County Community Foundation Inc
COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT PROGRAM - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Indiana Chapter
YEARLY GRANT DISTRIBUTION - Conservation Law Foundation
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What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 155 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | $1,293,750 | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 60 | $1,594,692 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 57 | $1,265,000 | $7,500 |
| 2024 | 59 | $1,387,057 | $10,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 24% of this one's giving went to organizations in Florida. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
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How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $10,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Florida.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from John M Hopwood Irr's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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