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Caplin Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and California. According to available records, Caplin Foundation has made 1,078 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $406K in 2020 to $2.8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.3M, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 405 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Virginia, California, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 241 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Caplin Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,078 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, VA, CA.
Caplin Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 1,078 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.3M.
Caplin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Caplin Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 31 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Caplin | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeremy Caplin | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee Caplin | Dir, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Caplin | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$8M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$2.8M
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$75K
Distribution Amount
$392K
Total Grants
1,078
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
405
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaRuth Caplin Dance Fund | Charlottesville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Miami Foundation Incgeneral & unrestricted | Miami, FL | $2.3M | 2023 |
| George Washington UniversityMary Ellen Caplin Scholarship Fund | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $16K | 2023 |
| Friends Of DowntownBoard Member Year 2 fund | Charlottesville, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Tandem Friends Schoolthe construction fund of the pavilion | Charlottesvle, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Crystal Cathedral Church Of ChristGeneral & Unrestricted | Dillwyn, VA | $11K | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center For The ArtsACT FOR ART program - providing five gifts to deserving students studying dance, music, theatre, creative writing and film studies & production | Interlochen, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Nonprofit ExcellenceGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Albemarle County Historical Society Incproduction costs fund for Descendants Day | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Strong Quality Basketball Associationto support the team and to give it the ability to grant academic scholarships in addition to athletic training | Radiant, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| New Victory Theatreroof and electrical repair fund needed for theatre and publicity costs fund for upcoming production | Burbank, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Yes I Can IncThe Pilot program for Tangled Roots Documentary Series | Santa Clarita, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Jefferson School African American Heritage CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesvle, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater CharlottesvilleGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia -Virginia Theater Festival fund | Boone, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Haven At First & Market IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesvle, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fountain Theatrethe "take your seat at the fountain memorial plaques" (seat b46 & b47) fund and the theatrical and arts education programs | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation IncMedal in Law | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Live Arts Inc"miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberly" fund | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| New Musicals IncSalary fund for Administrative Assistant | N Hollywood, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ix Art Park FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre Of California IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Tom Tom FoundationTom-Tom spring and other festivals on the Downtown mall | Charlottesvle, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| A Noise WithinStudent Matinee Program: Helping to ensure that students from underserviced schools across LA County will experience live theatre | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia Law School FoundationMortimer M. Caplin Public Service Center | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sidwell Friends SchoolMary Ellen Caplin Theater fund | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Duke Comprehensive Cancer CenterDCI BREAST CANCERS FUND | Durham, NC | $4K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles County High School For The Arts Founda2 Feather in You Cap Awards, 2 Promising Young artist awards and 2 artistic merit awards fund | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Urbanite Theatre IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Sarasota, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Charlottesville Free ClinicGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlottesvle, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Women Like Us Foundation IncTeen Mother Counseling, Sewing Machines and computer training funds | Rch Palos Vrd, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The New York Center For ChildrenGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Inland Valley Repertory Theatre IncGeneral & Unrestricted | La Verne, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Inner-City ArtsLearning and Achieving Through the Arts Programming | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Opera On The JamesGeneral & Unrestricted | Lynchburg, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre A Non Profit CorporaGeneral & Unrestricted | Solana Beach, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texasthe Chief Kina Health Clinic | Livingston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Myriad Usa Incthe Winny Obure Foundation representation fund | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood South AtlanticChampions of Choice Charlottesville | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Rocky FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Keswick, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Paramount Theater IncGrand Marquee fund | Charlottesvle, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates Incbuilding repairs fund | Charlottesville, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Incbuilding maintenance/upgrades fund or furnishings fund for the fst 4 apartments property at 1259 2nd str | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2023 |