Capital Charities Inc
Capital Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, and it appears to have wound down: the filing states that all remaining assets were donated to a donor-advised fund at Fidelity.
Capital Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Capital Charities Inc gave $2.6M across 20 grants in 2020 (avg $129K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,589,317
- Grants made (2020)
- 20
- Average grant
- $129,466
- Median grant
- $700
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Capital Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its final-return status means this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3300 E Flora Pl, Denver, CO 80210-6922
Phone: (303) 514-4487
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Capital Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Betsy and Lew Lurie Family Charitable Fund-Fidelity Charitable ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went primarily to a recipient in Kentucky: the filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to Kentucky, with the remaining reported shares listed for recipients in New York, California, Indiana, and Connecticut. The itemized grants also include recipients in Washington state. These figures describe the 2020 grants and do not establish an ongoing geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 20 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy and Lew Lurie Family Charitable Fund-Fidelity Charitable Covington, KY | Donor Advised Fund | $2,563,667 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Pacifica Christian High School Orange County Newport Beach, CA | General | $4,000 |
| New Haven Reads New Haven, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,000 |
| Congregation Beth Am Los Altos Hills, CA | General | $1,600 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,000 |
| The Ramp Less Traveled Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,000 |
| Janus Developmental Services Noblesville, IN | General | $1,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA | General | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,112,490 | $2,593,804 | $2,589,317 | 20 | $31,009 | $16,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Capital Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2020 — 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 Capital Charities Inc is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for a donor-advised fund and organizations whose stated work included cancer research, education, Jewish community services, services for people with disabilities, and national park conservation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission or focus of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2020, Capital Charities Inc reported 20 grants totaling $2,589,317. Grant sizes ranged from $200 to $2,563,667, with a median of $700. The largest grant, $2,563,667, went to the Betsy and Lew Lurie Family Charitable Fund at Fidelity Charitable for a donor-advised fund. Other listed grants included $7,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and $4,000 to Pacifica Christian High School Orange County.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Janus Developmental Services said it provides people with disabilities opportunities to participate and contribute in their communities. The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis described its mission as building a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center said its mission is to create a world free of cancer, and the National Parks Conservation Association described its mission as protecting America’s national parks for present and future generations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Jane Levinsohn Jex as president and director; Jonathan Lurie as vice president and director; Jeffrey A. Jex as secretary and director; and Alan E. Levinsohn as treasurer and director.
Capital Charities Inc is led by Jane Levinsohn Jex, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jane Levinsohn Jex
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Alan E. Levinsohn
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Jex
Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lurie
Vice President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Capital Charities Inc
How much does Capital Charities Inc give each year?
Capital Charities Inc gave $2.6M across 20 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Capital Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Capital Charities Inc's median grant in 2020 was $700, and its average grant was $129,466, across 20 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Capital Charities Inc give grants?
Capital Charities Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (5 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Palo Alto, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Capital Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Capital Charities Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Capital Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Capital Charities Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Betsy and Lew Lurie Family Charitable Fund-Fidelity Charitable ($2,563,667), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($7,000) and Pacifica Christian High School Orange County ($4,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Capital Charities Inc fund?
No mission statement for Capital Charities Inc is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for a donor-advised fund and organizations whose stated work included cancer research, education, Jewish community services, services for people with disabilities, and national park conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Capital Charities Inc?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Capital Charities Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Capital Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Capital Charities Inc's EIN?
Capital Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6064137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Capital Charities 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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