Capricorn Foundation
Capricorn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Capricorn Foundation at a glance
In short: Capricorn Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,263
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,263
- -92.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,263
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Capricorn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNICEF ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Capricorn Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $360K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Support | $1,263 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $36 | $2,754 | $1,263 | 1 | $1,998 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,851 | $20,886 | $170,934 | $160,000 | 9 | $164,579 | $15,752 | $3,742 |
| 2022 | $151,525 | $107,795 | $366,204 | $360,000 | 14 | $360,832 | $105,014 | $16,860 |
| 2021 | $409,934 | $127,405 | $297,271 | $289,590 | 12 | $291,122 | $122,206 | $32,124 |
| 2020 | $579,800 | $63,031 | $188,357 | $180,478 | 10 | — | $57,826 | $40,658 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Capricorn Foundation is led by Bettie Cartwright, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bettie Cartwright
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joiner Cartwright (2020–2021) — V President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Capricorn Foundation
How much does Capricorn Foundation give each year?
Capricorn Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 9 grants.
Where does Capricorn Foundation operate?
Capricorn Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Wisconsin.
What is Capricorn Foundation's EIN?
Capricorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0460233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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