Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation
The Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $167,166 to charitable organizations.
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation at a glance
In short: Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation gave $167K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,166
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,960
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,714,318
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (89% 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 Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4701 Columbus Street Ste 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 623-1062
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Jewish Fed of Tidewater ($55K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 124 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to New York, 2% to Florida, 1% to Maryland, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $167K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Fed of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | Community Service | $55,000 |
| Congregation Beth El Norfolk, VA | Temple Fund | $37,206 |
| Benjamin Goldberg Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | To Support Kids with Medical Needs | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | To Support Veterans and Families | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Virginia Beach, VA | Community Service | $10,000 |
| United Way of SHR Norfolk, VA | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Cape Henry Collegiate Virginia Beach, VA | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Eliza Hope Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Provide Support for the Autistic | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | Community Service | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,714,318 | $91,177 | $170,616 | $167,166 | 21 | $167,166 | $91,176 | $112,679 |
| 2024 | $1,741,953 | $100,984 | $134,391 | $132,142 | 20 | $132,142 | $100,984 | $105,200 |
| 2023 | $1,775,360 | $69,820 | $141,942 | $139,108 | 23 | $139,108 | $69,820 | $103,535 |
| 2022 | $1,847,482 | $35,779 | $108,428 | $108,403 | 26 | $108,403 | $35,779 | $116,369 |
| 2021 | $1,920,131 | $20,751 | $120,827 | $119,557 | 34 | — | $34,195 | $115,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including community service, Jewish education and culture, support for children and families, and veterans and their families.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Eliza Hope Foundation says it provides educational support for children and families living with autism spectrum disorders; Hebrew Academy of Tidewater says it aims to develop compassionate, lifelong learners in a dynamic Jewish environment; and Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy describes itself as an Orthodox day school providing Jewish and secular education. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern wildlife rehabilitation, pediatric disease research and treatment, and breast cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $167,166. Grant amounts ranged from $280 to $55,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $55,000 to United Jewish Fed of Tidewater for community service; $37,206 to Congregation Beth El for its temple fund; $10,000 each to Benjamin Goldberg Foundation, Friends of Israel Defense Forces, Jewish Community Center, and United Way of SHR; and $5,000 each to Cape Henry Collegiate, Eliza Hope Foundation, Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, Jewish Family Services of Tidewater, and Jewish Museum & Cultural Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen R. Caplan as president and James M. Caplan as director.
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation is led by Stephen R. Caplan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen R. Caplan
President
Director & S → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James M. Caplan
Director & V
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation
How much does Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation give each year?
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation gave $167K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $132K across 20 grants.
What is Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's typical grant size?
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,960, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation that year got $667 on average.
Where does Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation give grants?
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (8 grants), Norfolk, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (7 grants).
Who are Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's largest grantees?
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Jewish Fed of Tidewater ($55,000), Congregation Beth El ($37,206) and Benjamin Goldberg Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation?
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community service, Jewish education and culture, support for children and families, and veterans and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it 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 Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's EIN?
Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0217380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Armond & Rose Caplan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/armond-and-rose-caplan-foundation-morg_579497c33d9d4a0ebc254f47ab201907
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