John M Hopwood Irr
John M Hopwood Irr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including the environment, wildlife, ocean science, community and land conservation, education, health, and youth activities.
John M Hopwood Irr at a glance
In short: John M Hopwood Irr gave $1.1M across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Maine. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,146,000
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,364
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,192,256
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (19 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maine (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John M Hopwood Irr
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 762-7070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John M Hopwood Irr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund Inc ($171K). Together the top 10 received $622K.
Grant Size Distribution
300 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 300 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maine received 31% of grant dollars, Florida 21%, New York 18%, New Hampshire 11%, and Virginia 9%. These shares describe the distribution of 2025 grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John M Hopwood Irr open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 66 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2025) to $1.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $171,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Recovering America Wildlife | $87,500 |
| Strawbery Banke Museum Portsmouth, NH | Sea Level Rise Exhibit | $68,500 |
| Susan L Curtis Foundation Portland, ME | Camp Susan Curtis | $60,000 |
| Gifford Youth Activities Center Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences East Boothbay, ME | Climate Change Research | $50,000 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Newmarket, NH | Grassroots Grandmaking | $40,000 |
| Island Institute Rockland, ME | Spark! Grant Program | $30,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust Camden, ME | Round the Mountain Trail | $30,000 |
| Wellness in the Schools Inc New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 59 grants in 2024 and 57 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,192,256 | $2,570,687 | $1,521,792 | $1,146,000 | 66 | $1,323,509 | $2,385,237 | $1,676,478 |
| 2024 | $17,137,518 | $4,654,277 | $1,856,563 | $1,387,057 | 59 | $1,570,752 | $4,462,460 | $1,699,914 |
| 2023 | $14,330,708 | $1,038,182 | $1,627,315 | $1,265,000 | 57 | $1,411,901 | $829,433 | $1,651,546 |
| 2022 | $14,926,668 | $1,567,616 | $1,962,784 | $1,594,692 | 60 | $1,730,143 | $1,356,288 | $1,628,003 |
| 2021 | $15,327,916 | $1,139,676 | $1,662,389 | $1,293,750 | 58 | $1,428,441 | $916,220 | $1,637,811 |
| 2020 | $15,841,708 | $1,233,668 | $1,851,903 | $1,512,500 | 48 | — | $1,038,918 | $1,552,289 |
| 2019 | $16,477,661 | $1,110,383 | $1,760,986 | $1,414,000 | 47 | — | $913,587 | $1,492,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M Hopwood Irr reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for environmental and conservation organizations, a museum, a laboratory for ocean sciences, a school wellness organization, youth programs, and scholarship support.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Environmental Defense Fund says it seeks practical, lasting solutions to environmental problems, including stabilizing the climate. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences describes its work as research, education, and technology transfer focused on ocean ecosystems. Coastal Mountains Land Trust says it permanently conserves land in western the Penobscot Bay region, while Island Institute says it works with island and coastal communities on climate and economic change. Strawbery Banke Museum says it promotes understanding of individuals and community through New England seaport history and preservation. Wellness in the Schools describes its work as promoting healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness for public-school children. The Scholarship Foundation of IRC says it provides need-based scholarships to Indian River County students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $1,146,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $171,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $171,000 to Environmental Defense Fund Inc. for general support; $87,500 to National Wildlife Federation for “Recovering America Wildlife”; $68,500 to Strawbery Banke Museum for a sea-level-rise exhibit; $60,000 to Susan L Curtis Foundation for Camp Susan Curtis; and $50,000 to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for climate-change research.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and refers applicants to the filing’s footnotes for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions; those details are not provided here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Trevor W Hopwood and PNC Bank N A as co-trustees.
John M Hopwood Irr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$170K (2019) → $196K (2025)
Trevor W. Hopwood
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$71K (2021) → $98K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anna Blanton (2019–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Taite W. Hopwood (2019–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: William T. Hopwood (2019–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $196K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John M Hopwood Irr
How much does John M Hopwood Irr give each year?
John M Hopwood Irr gave $1.1M across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 59 grants.
What is John M Hopwood Irr's typical grant size?
John M Hopwood Irr's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,364, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John M Hopwood Irr that year got $13K on average.
Where does John M Hopwood Irr give grants?
John M Hopwood Irr's top state is Maine, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (25 grants), Augusta, ME (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).
Does John M Hopwood Irr give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of John M Hopwood Irr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John M Hopwood Irr's largest grantees?
John M Hopwood Irr's largest 2025 grantees include Environmental Defense Fund Inc ($171,000), National Wildlife Federation ($87,500) and Strawbery Banke Museum ($68,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John M Hopwood Irr?
John M Hopwood Irr reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John M Hopwood Irr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for environmental and conservation organizations, a museum, a laboratory for ocean sciences, a school wellness organization, youth programs, and scholarship support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John M Hopwood Irr?
John M Hopwood Irr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is John M Hopwood Irr's EIN?
John M Hopwood Irr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6022634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
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