Capital Community Foundation Inc
Capital Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 1995. It facilitates charitable contributions and grants to 501(c)(3) public charities in the United States and abroad. The foundation describes its donor-advised family funds as a way for donors to recommend charitable purposes for contributed assets while maintaining involvement in giving.
Capital Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Capital Community Foundation Inc gave $648K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in North Carolina. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $648,363
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,015
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,557
- Total assets
- $19,735,393
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Capital Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 18902, Raleigh, NC 27619-8902
Phone: (919) 782-0602
Website: https://capitalcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Capital Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Media Research Center ($150K). Together the top 10 received $475K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 141 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 27% to recipients in Virginia. Tennessee and Washington, DC, each accounted for 4%, and New York accounted for 3%. The foundation also describes supporting charitable causes across the United States, Europe, and South America.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Capital Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $610K (2023) to $6.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Media Research Center Herndon, VA | — | $150,000 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | — | $95,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church Raleigh, NC | — | $47,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wake County Raleigh, NC | — | $43,000 |
| ACT for America Virginia Beach, VA | — | $25,000 |
| Generosity Trust Liberty Fund Chattanooga, TN | — | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | — | $25,000 |
| Wolfpack Elite Raleigh, NC | — | $25,000 |
| Angier Baptist Church Angier, NC | — | $20,000 |
| Epoch Times New York, NY | — | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation separately states on its website that it has more than $30 million in investment assets and more than $50 million pledged to charitable causes; these are not identified there as figures for a specific filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,735,393 | $3,079,136 | $869,426 | $648,363 | 24 | $352,810 |
| 2023 | $19,472,267 | $2,845,237 | $842,509 | $609,611 | 27 | $399,819 |
| 2022 | $19,849,960 | $554,041 | $1,236,093 | $750,788 | 32 | $149,504 |
| 2021 | $22,696,851 | $2,606,942 | $2,725,456 | $2,325,700 | 22 | $1,912,201 |
| 2020 | $22,693,491 | $2,241,960 | $7,287,202 | $6,633,808 | 36 | $953,040 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “fundraising for and facilitating contributions to benefit various 501(c)(3) public charities, throughout the United States and abroad.” Its website says it helps donors pursue their charitable objectives and make plans for giving in perpetuity.
Grantees in 2024 included organizations with varied missions. The Media Research Center says it works to document and combat what it describes as falsehoods and censorship in news, entertainment media, and technology. Campbell University describes its mission as preparing students for purposeful lives and service, informed by its Baptist heritage. Other recipients included Wolfpack Elite, whose stated mission is to foster amateur swimming competition; Refugee Hope Partners, which works with refugee neighbors; and the NC State Student Aid Association, which says it provides private support for athletic scholarships and facilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $648,363. Grants ranged from $5,250 to $150,000, with a median of $17,556. The largest awards included $150,000 to the Media Research Center, $95,000 to Campbell University, $47,000 to Providence Baptist Church, and $43,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Wake County.
Other reported grants included $25,000 each to ACT for America, Generosity Trust Liberty Fund, Judicial Watch, and Wolfpack Elite; $20,000 each to Angier Baptist Church, Epoch Times, NC State Student Aid Association, and Refugee Hope Partners; and $15,000 to Cowboy Joe Club.
The foundation describes its giving model as donor-advised: donors contribute assets to family funds and recommend charitable purposes. Its website says it coordinates legal, administrative, accounting, and communication functions for donors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer S. Munford as President and CEO; Bailey M. Williams as CFO; R. Donavon Munford Jr. as Treasurer; and Paul Y. Coble, Richard A. Thompson, Thomas H. Fetzer Jr., and Adrian N. Wilson as directors. The foundation’s website identifies R. Donavon Munford Jr. as chairman.
Capital Community Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer S Munford, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer S Munford
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Adrian N Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Y Coble
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard A Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas H Fetzer Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bailey M Williams
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $42K (2024)
R Donavon Munford Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gloria Clark Sprunt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara P King (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: J Stephenson Bryant (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Bailey M Williams (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Capital Community Foundation Inc
How much does Capital Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Capital Community Foundation Inc gave $648K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $610K across 27 grants.
What is Capital Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Capital Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,557, and its average grant was $27,015, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Capital Community Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Capital Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Capital Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (8 grants).
Who are Capital Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Capital Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Media Research Center ($150,000), Campbell University ($95,000) and Providence Baptist Church ($47,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Capital Community Foundation Inc?
Capital Community Foundation Inc reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Capital Community Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “fundraising for and facilitating contributions to benefit various 501(c)(3) public charities, throughout the United States and abroad.” Its website says it helps donors pursue their charitable objectives and make plans for giving in perpetuity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Capital Community Foundation Inc?
Capital Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check capitalcf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Capital Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Capital Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1942969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Capital Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/capital-community-foundation-inc-morg_06a44b83acdc40bb889d2ded591a98ad
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