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Capital for Good USA

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 27-0915757 Website

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.

Key facts about Capital for Good USA

In short: Capital for Good USA gave $2.8M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $190K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-0915757
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,842,523
Grants made (2025)
15
Average grant
$189,502
Median grant
$50,722
Total assets
$55,897,914
Primary geography
Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The website provides an application for fiscal sponsorship. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$55.9M

+33.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.8M

+4087.0% YoY

Grant Count

15

+1400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$190K

+179.1% YoY

How Capital for Good USA gives

  • Giving grew 18850% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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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

10states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

RochesterIrvingMcLeanBridgeviewBronxvilleBrownsburgChicagoChicago RidgeCranburyInksterNew YorkOverland ParkPlanoSeattleWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 15 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $2.8M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Pious Projects OF America: $1.4MPious Projects OF America$1.4MMedGlobal Inc: $301KMedGlobal Inc$301KHuman Concern US Inc: $301KHuman Concern US Inc$301KKaram Foundation: $263KKaram Foundation$263KBaitulmaal Inc: $184KBaitulmaal Inc$184KAmoud Foundation: $81KAmoud Foundation$81KSyria Relief & Development Inc: $75KSyria Relief & Development Inc$75KBehbud USA: $51KBehbud USA$51KMary Hoch Foundation Ltd: $50KMary Hoch Foundation Ltd$50KHumaniti Foundation: $45KHumaniti Foundation$45K

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

8<$50K6$50–100K1$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 19 (42%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pious Projects OF America Bridgeview, ILmatch funding$1,403,496
MedGlobal Inc Chicago Ridge, ILmatch funding$301,192
Human Concern US Inc Brownsburg, INmatch funding$300,606
Karam Foundation Chicago, ILmatch funding$263,432
Baitulmaal Inc Irving, TXmatch funding$184,095
Amoud Foundation Irving, TXmatch funding$80,928
Syria Relief & Development Inc Overland Park, KSmatch funding$74,732
Behbud USA Cranbury, NJmatch funding$50,722
Mary Hoch Foundation Ltd Bronxville, NYgeneral operating$50,000
Humaniti Foundation Plano, TXmatch funding$45,430

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $55,897,914 $31,481,750 $18,721,020 $2,842,523
2024 $41,805,785 $9,009,356 $10,235,332 $67,890
2023 $41,989,798 $12,047,306 $6,189,023 $52,000
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$55,897,914$41,805,785$41,989,798
Revenue$31,481,750$9,009,356$12,047,306
Expenses$18,721,020$10,235,332$6,189,023
Net Investment Income$1,320,079$1,266,700$1,058,918

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Fanta Toure-Puri — Managing Director - Programs: $224KFanta Toure-PuriManaging Director - Programs$224KSarah Jakiel — Dir., Dev. & Strat partnership: $186KSarah JakielDir., Dev. & Strat partnership$186KMalorie Tull — Senior Program Director: $120KMalorie TullSenior Program Director$120K

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 2300 N Street Nw Suite 501A, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (610) 254-0000
Website: https://capitalforgood.org

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.

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