Capstone Impact Foundation
Capstone Impact Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $525K. Net investment income was $66K.
Capstone Impact Foundation at a glance
In short: Capstone Impact Foundation gave $525K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $525,333
- +950.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,667
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $2,399,512
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Capstone Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($250K). Together the top 8 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Capstone Impact Foundation gives
- In 2024 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $525K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General Support for Charitable Programs. | $250,000 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Charitable Contribution to University of San Diego. | $83,333 |
| Voices for Children San Diego, CA | 2024 Starry Starry Night Impact Sponsorship. | $50,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Spring Valley, CA | Support for Boys' Leadership Development Programs. | $50,000 |
| Halftime Institute Plano, TX | General Support for Charitable Programs of Halftime Institute. | $35,000 |
| Frontier Fellowship Minneapolis, MN | General Support for Charitable Mission Work. | $33,000 |
| San Diego Art Institue San Diego, CA | General Support for Art Education and Cultural Programs. | $19,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Irvine, CA | Support for Great Future Campaign. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,399,512 | $-239,533 | $526,244 | $525,333 | 8 | $525,333 | $65,745 | $35,065 |
| 2023 | $3,164,674 | $2,875,176 | $59,602 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — | $34,544 |
| 2022 | $349,000 | $349,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Capstone Impact Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Capstone Impact Foundation is led by Alex Zikakis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Zikakis
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lany Zikakis
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Capstone Impact Foundation
How much does Capstone Impact Foundation give each year?
Capstone Impact Foundation gave $525K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Capstone Impact Foundation's typical grant size?
Capstone Impact Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,500, and its average grant was $65,667, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Capstone Impact Foundation give grants?
Capstone Impact Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Capstone Impact Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Capstone Impact Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Capstone Impact Foundation's largest grantees?
Capstone Impact Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army ($250,000), University of San Diego ($83,333) and Voices for Children ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Capstone Impact Foundation?
Capstone Impact Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $525K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Capstone Impact Foundation?
Capstone Impact Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Carlsbad, CA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Capstone Impact Foundation's EIN?
Capstone Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3496935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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