Nonprofit · EIN 84-3904311
PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · WESTPORT, CT 06880
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $174,584 | $205,384 | -$30,800 | $150,295 | $27,528 | $122,767 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $182,694 | $239,092 | -$56,398 | $162,578 | $9,011 | $153,567 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $176,042 | $163,933 | $12,109 | $229,677 | $19,712 | $209,965 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,528
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $14,015
- Other revenue
- $71,041
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $56,545
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,372
- Other expenses
- $145,467
- Program services (functional)
- $136,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $162,578
- Total assets, end of year
- $150,295
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $122,767
- Cash, savings and investments
- $150,295
- Gross receipts
- $174,584
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SHAPIRO | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 40 | $0 |
| WARREN SHAPIRO | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASUR | 2 | $0 |
| MARC SHAPIRO | LEGAL ADVISOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANN GLOVER | BUSINESS AND MARKETING ADV | 0.5 | $0 |
| TRICIA FREGEAU | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADVISO | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIANNE SHAPIRO | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SHAPIRO | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 40 | $0 |
| WARREN SHAPIRO | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASUR | 2 | $0 |
| MARC SHAPIRO | LEGAL ADVISOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANN GLOVER | BUSINESS AND MARKETING ADV | 0.5 | $0 |
| TRICIA FREGEAU | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADVISO | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIANNE SHAPIRO | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SHAPIRO | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 35 | $0 |
| WARREN SHAPIRO | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MARC SHAPIRO | LEGAL ADVISOR | 2 | $0 |
| ANN GLOVER | BUSINESS AND MARKETING ADVISOR | 2 | $0 |
| TRICIA FREGEAU | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADVISOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27 PARK LN, WESTPORT, CT 06880-4418
- In care of
- % MELISSA SHAPIRO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 27 Park Lane, Westport CT 06880
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Melissa Shapiro, 27 Park Lane, Westport CT 06880
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MELISSA SHAPIRO DVM, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (203) 984-1613
- Website
- PigletMindset.org
- Return prepared by
- PRESTI & NAEGELE LLC
Mission
THE PIGLET MINDSET EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS AN ONLINE COLLECTION OF LESSON PLANS AND CURRICULUM THAT CONSISTS OF POWERPOINT LESSON PLANS AND PRESENTATIONS THAT FEATURE A TINY DEAF BLIND DOG PIGLET AND 7 OTHER RESCUED DOGS. TEACHERS DOWNLOAD THE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INCORPORATE THEM INTO THEIR ONGOING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, GROWTH MINDSET, AND INCLUSION LESSONS, TEACHING THEIR STUDENTS TO BE RESILIENT, INCLUSIVE, AND KIND. THE PROGRAM REACHES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE ONLINE MATERIALS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SCHOOL VISITS. THE PROGRAM IS GROWING WITH INCREASED EXPOSURE THROUGH OUR BOOKS, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND WORD OF MOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- PIGLET MINDSET EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - AN ONLINE PROGRAM THAT TEACHERS USE TO TEACH GROWTH MINDSET AND INCLUSION TO THEIR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM REACHES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH ONLINE MATERIALS AS WELL AS VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON VISITS. THE PROGRAM IS GROWING WITH INCREASED EXPOSURE THROUGH OUR BOOKS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND WORD OF MOUTH.Expenses $136,672
- PIGLET'S RESCUE FUND RAISES MONEY TO SEND $1,000 PER WEEK TO A DOG RESCUE THAT FOCUSES ON DISABLED DOGS. THE PROGRAM EFFORT HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
- PIGLET'S BOOK DONATION PROGRAM- THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON DONATING OUR CHILDREN'S BOOK, PIGLET COMES HOME, TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND LIBRARIES IN SCHOOLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3904311
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $150,295
- Income (IRS master file)
- $174,584
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $174,584 | $205,384 | $150,295 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $182,694 | $239,092 | $162,578 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $176,042 | $163,933 | $229,677 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Melissa Shapiro | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Melissa Shapiro | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Melissa Shapiro | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-3904311).
Questions about PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC is 84-3904311.
- Is PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Melissa Shapiro.
- Who are the officers and directors of PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PIGLET INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $174,584, expenses of $205,384 and total assets of $150,295 at year end.
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