Ac & JC Foundation Inc
AC & JC Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 43 grants totaling $9,149,341, supporting charitable organizations that include New York cultural and social-service institutions and organizations working in conservation.
Ac & JC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ac & JC Foundation Inc gave $9.1M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $213K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,149,341
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $212,775
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $24,915,190
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ac & JC Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 West 20Th Street, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (646) 362-0039
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ac & JC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($3.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $7.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 66 grants of 144 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were: New York, 52%; Ohio, 43%; California, 2%; Indiana, 2%; and Massachusetts, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ac & JC Foundation Inc gives
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 222% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $9.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $9.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | To provide support for general operating grants made via the audrey and jacob cappell charitable fund | $1,985,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | To provide support for general operating grants made via the audrey cappell charitable gift fund | $1,926,500 |
| City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Provide Support for City Harvest's Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | To provide support for central park conservancy's capital campaign | $350,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | To provide support for updates to the museum's permanent exhibition halls and build capacity for future improvements | $325,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,915,190 | $10,884,043 | $11,229,790 | $9,149,341 | 43 | $11,411,687 | $884,043 | $912,411 |
| 2023 | $25,850,805 | $26,492,081 | $9,404,328 | $7,527,366 | 42 | $9,336,670 | $492,081 | $577,116 |
| 2022 | $8,176,724 | $36,895 | $4,353,732 | $2,193,679 | 28 | $3,545,809 | $36,895 | $301,593 |
| 2021 | $7,552,064 | $5,665 | $4,027,455 | $2,844,429 | 29 | $3,814,279 | $5,665 | $474,123 |
| 2020 | $11,418,792 | $7,610,664 | $1,260,039 | $1,000,000 | 2 | — | $10,664 | $321,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ac & JC Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $912K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. City Harvest received support for its capital campaign, and several organizations received general operating support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $9,149,341. Individual grants ranged from $103 to $1,985,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,985,000 and $1,926,500 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for general operating grants made via the Audrey and Jacob Cappell Charitable Fund and the Audrey Cappell Charitable Fund, respectively. Other notable awards included $500,000 to City Harvest for its capital campaign; $350,000 to Central Park Conservancy for its capital campaign; and $325,000 to the American Museum of Natural History for exhibition updates and capacity building. The foundation also reported general operating grants of $250,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society and $200,000 each to American Jewish Joint Distribution, the American Museum of Natural History, Ballet Theatre Foundation, Central Park Conservancy, City Harvest, and the Metropolitan Opera Association.
Other 2024 recipients included the Jewish Museum ($200,000), Mara Elephant Project USA ($153,250), New York University ($140,000), and Coalition for the Homeless ($125,000). The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. Mara Elephant Project USA says it works to conserve elephants and their landscapes, while New York University describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacob Cappell and Audrey Cappell as co-presidents, Joseph Cosmai as treasurer and secretary, and Jeffrey Wacksman as director.
Ac & JC Foundation Inc is led by Audrey Cappell, Co-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey Cappell
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Cappell
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Wacksman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cosmai
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ac & JC Foundation Inc
How much does Ac & JC Foundation Inc give each year?
Ac & JC Foundation Inc gave $9.1M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 42 grants.
What is Ac & JC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ac & JC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $212,775, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ac & JC Foundation Inc give grants?
Ac & JC Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (29 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Ac & JC Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Ac & JC Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ac & JC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ac & JC Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($3,911,500 across 2 grants), City Harvest Inc ($700,000 across 2 grants) and Central Park Conservancy Inc ($550,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ac & JC Foundation Inc?
Ac & JC Foundation Inc reported $24.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $912K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ac & JC Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ac & JC Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ac & JC Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ac & JC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2735202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ac & JC Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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