Private foundation · EIN 52-6078981
Caplin Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Caplin Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $403K in grants and contributions paid across 212 grants, with $8.19M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Interlochen Center for the Arts, Friends of Downtown and Albemarle County Historical Society Inc.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Scholarship fund for students in the Dance, New Media Arts, Music, Writing and Theatre Departments | $25,000 |
| Friends of Downtown | Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Albemarle County Historical Society Inc | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | scholarship fund for students of Music, Dance Theatre, Multi-Disciplinary Arts, and Writing in the summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Strong Quality Basketball Association | Radiant, VA | academic scholarship fund in addition to athletic training | $8,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Charlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | to support the 2025 summer season of the Virginia Theater Festival | $7,500 |
| The New York Center for Children | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rocky Foundation | Keswick, VA | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Antaeus Company | Glendale, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Crystal Cathedral Church of Christ | Dillwyn, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| East-West Players Inc | Los Angeles, CA | to support of the upcoming production of Flower Drum Song | $5,000 |
| Fountain Theatre | Los Angeles, CA | to support the upcoming production of "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit" | $5,000 |
| Friends of Downtown | Charlottesville, VA | Store window designs on the Mall | $5,000 |
| Grackle Art Gallery Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Gallery acquistion fund for "Matt Ponders" sculpture, and painting, chimney repairs and flooring repairs | $5,000 |
| The Paramount Theater Inc | Charlottesvle, VA | Grand Marquee Gala | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship Fund at Mortimer M. Caplin Public Service Center | $5,000 |
| Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Ix Art Park Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Jefferson School African American Heritage Center | Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Urbanite Theatre Inc | Sarasota, FL | to support "JOB"The Apiary" | $3,500 |
| Albemarle County Historical Society Inc | Charlottesville, VA | Highland Descendants Fall Feast | $3,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc | Sarasota, FL | to support building maintenance/upgrades; or furnishings for the FST 4-apartment housing property at 1271 4th Street | $3,000 |
The 25 largest of 212 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Virginia$192K · 88 grants
- California$85.9K · 51 grants
- Michigan$35K · 2 grants
- Florida$17.3K · 11 grants
- New York$14.3K · 7 grants
- Texas$13K · 5 grants
- District of Columbia$12.6K · 14 grants
- Minnesota$6.8K · 10 grants
- Illinois$4.8K · 7 grants
- North Carolina$4K · 2 grants
- Maryland$2.55K · 3 grants
- Connecticut$2.5K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Caplin Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Caplin Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Caplin Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $403,350 in grants and contributions paid (212 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Caplin Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI), $25K, Friends of Downtown (VA), $15K, Albemarle County Historical Society Inc (VA), $10K, Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI), $10K and Strong Quality Basketball Association (VA), $8K.