Capital for Good USA
Capital for Good USA is a Washington, DC-based public charity that provides operational and financial infrastructure to donors, social entrepreneurs, and charitable programs. It serves as a fiscal sponsor, helping projects solicit and receive donations and grants while allowing their leaders to focus on their missions.
Capital for Good USA at a glance
In short: Capital for Good USA gave $2.8M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $190K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,842,523
- +4087.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +1400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $189,502
- +179.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,722
- Total assets
- $55,897,914
- +33.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Capital for Good USA
- How to Apply
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The website provides an application for fiscal sponsorship.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2300 N Street Nw Suite 501A, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (610) 254-0000
Website: https://capitalforgood.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Capital for Good USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pious Projects OF America ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 19 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes Capital for Good’s work as supporting programs around the world. In filing year 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (69%), Texas (11%), and Indiana (11%); Kansas received 3% and New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Capital for Good USA gives
- Giving grew 18850% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pious Projects OF America Bridgeview, IL | match funding | $1,403,496 |
| MedGlobal Inc Chicago Ridge, IL | match funding | $301,192 |
| Human Concern US Inc Brownsburg, IN | match funding | $300,606 |
| Karam Foundation Chicago, IL | match funding | $263,432 |
| Baitulmaal Inc Irving, TX | match funding | $184,095 |
| Amoud Foundation Irving, TX | match funding | $80,928 |
| Syria Relief & Development Inc Overland Park, KS | match funding | $74,732 |
| Behbud USA Cranbury, NJ | match funding | $50,722 |
| Mary Hoch Foundation Ltd Bronxville, NY | general operating | $50,000 |
| Humaniti Foundation Plano, TX | match funding | $45,430 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,897,914 | $31,481,750 | $18,721,020 | $2,842,523 | 15 | $1,320,079 |
| 2024 | $41,805,785 | $9,009,356 | $10,235,332 | $67,890 | 1 | $1,266,700 |
| 2023 | $41,989,798 | $12,047,306 | $6,189,023 | $52,000 | 1 | $1,058,918 |
| 2022 | $36,826,870 | $3,154,435 | $8,658,953 | $15,000 | 1 | $202,978 |
| 2021 | $43,024,073 | $25,450,338 | $6,089,247 | $35,000 | 1 | $97,715 |
| 2020 | $24,351,842 | $11,758,257 | $7,378,365 | $10,000 | 1 | $92,304 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Capital for Good’s stated mission is to alleviate poverty and suffering and advance health, education, prosperity, and well-being for poor, vulnerable, and marginalized people. It says it helps donors fund projects individually or collaboratively and partners with capable organizations, especially community-based organizations located outside the United States. Its website describes services including donor engagement, pooled-fund management, program design and delivery, and communicating impact.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied stated missions. Pious Projects of America says it fosters charitable giving for causes that improve life for people and communities in need. MedGlobal describes its work as providing free, sustainable healthcare to vulnerable communities, including refugees and displaced people. Human Concern US says it works toward a world free of poverty and injustice and helps families move from crisis to self-sufficiency. Karam Foundation says it supports people affected by conflict through education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid. Baitulmaal describes providing humanitarian aid to underserved populations, while Behbud USA says it empowers women and communities through health, education, income generation, and vocational training.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Capital for Good reported 15 grants totaling $2,842,523. Grant amounts ranged from $8,003 to $1,403,496, with a median of $50,722. The largest awards included $1,403,496 to Pious Projects of America, $301,192 to MedGlobal, $300,606 to Human Concern US, $263,432 to Karam Foundation, and $184,095 to Baitulmaal. The filing identifies these awards as match funding. A $50,000 grant to Mary Hoch Foundation was identified as general operating support.
For fiscal sponsorship, the website directs prospective projects to complete a fiscal sponsorship application. The organization’s 2024 filing describes a grant review process that includes initial review and due diligence on the organization and project. After approval, it monitors progress through narrative reports and check-in calls, and may use site visits and compliance checks. It says it requests general reporting from 501(c)(3) grantees; for organizations without that status, it uses expenditure-responsibility procedures based on signed grant agreements, project budgets, and benchmarks.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Jackson as president and CEO; Nathaniel Heller as president; Christina Hadden as managing director of finance and accounting; Fanta Toure-Puri as managing director of programs; Sarah Jakiel as director of development and strategic partnership; and Malorie Tull as senior program director. Directors listed are Sarah Kambou, chair; Erin Kenny, vice chair; Christin McClave, treasurer; and Jennifer Huff.
Capital for Good USA is led by Scott Jackson, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Jackson
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Heller
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kambou
Director & Chair
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fanta Toure-Puri
Managing Director - Programs
Program Director & Gff → Managing Director - Programs, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$203K (2023) → $224K (2025)
Christina Hadden
Managing Director, Finance & Acctg
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malorie Tull
Senior Program Director
Senior Program Director & Gff → Senior Program Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Sarah Jakiel
Director, Development & Strat Partnership
Program Director & Gff → Director, Development & Strat Partnership, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$181K (2024) → $186K (2025)
Ravi Bala
Director
Director, Chair & President → Director & Chair, 2022
Director & Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christin McClave
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Kenny
Director & Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Huff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Arohi Varma (2023) — Director of M & E Gff
- Former: Karen Robinson (2020–2022) — Director & President
- Former: Jacquelyn Nesbitt (2021–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Joann Flett (2020–2021) — Board Chair · Filing note: Term ended 2262021
- Former: Leslie Swope (2020–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended 2262021
- Former: Jaki Nesbitt (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $224K, to Fanta Toure-Puri (Managing Director - Programs). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Capital for Good USA
How much does Capital for Good USA give each year?
Capital for Good USA gave $2.8M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $68K across 1 grant.
What is Capital for Good USA's typical grant size?
Capital for Good USA's median grant in 2025 was $50,722, and its average grant was $189,502, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Capital for Good USA give grants?
Capital for Good USA gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irving, TX (2 grants) and McLean, VA (2 grants).
Does Capital for Good USA give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Capital for Good USA's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Match Funding" (13 grants).
Who are Capital for Good USA's largest grantees?
Capital for Good USA's largest 2025 grantees include Pious Projects OF America ($1,403,496), MedGlobal Inc ($301,192) and Human Concern US Inc ($300,606), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Capital for Good USA?
Capital for Good USA reported $55.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.5M.
What does Capital for Good USA fund?
Capital for Good’s stated mission is to alleviate poverty and suffering and advance health, education, prosperity, and well-being for poor, vulnerable, and marginalized people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Capital for Good USA?
The website provides an application for fiscal sponsorship. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Capital for Good USA's EIN?
Capital for Good USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0915757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Capital for Good USA funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/capital-for-good-usa-morg_f6310ceac4e74764b9c5671c3cba8025
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