Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $21,950, supporting charitable organizations including veterans’ services, medical research, food assistance, and humanitarian relief organizations.
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc gave $22K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,950
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,688
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $131,493
- -11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit an application by letter, stating the purpose of the funds, and to contact Louise Cappellino. It lists no restrictions on awards. The foundation’s filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Louise Cappellino
Mailing address: 5155 Harrogate Ct, Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (631) 979-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wounded Warrior Project ($4K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (59%), Florida (22%), Washington, DC (14%), Maryland (5%), and Nebraska (1%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $16K (2023) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Mem Hosp New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish Lake Success, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Research New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Harry Chopin Food Bank Huntington Station, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Food Bank Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Bethpage, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,493 | $6,144 | $23,988 | $21,950 | 13 | $21,950 | $4,106 |
| 2023 | $149,337 | $6,232 | $18,007 | $15,950 | 9 | $15,950 | $4,175 |
| 2022 | $164,264 | $17,125 | $19,945 | $17,950 | 10 | $17,950 | $5,541 |
| 2021 | $172,559 | $22,147 | $21,174 | $19,250 | 10 | $19,250 | $7,176 |
| 2020 | $171,586 | $7,363 | $18,096 | $16,100 | 9 | — | $5,293 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other supported organizations include Smile Train, which says it works to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts, and Life Recaptured, which describes services for people who have experienced human trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $21,950. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $4,000, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $4,000 to Wounded Warrior Project; $2,000 each to Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital, Doctors Without Borders, Make-A-Wish, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Harry Chapin Food Bank, and World Food Bank; and $1,500 each to Smile Train and Lustgarten Foundation. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Fisher House Foundation, $1,000 to World Central Kitchen, and $750 to Life Recaptured.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Louise Cappellino is listed as secretary on the 2024 filing.
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Louise Cappellino, Secretary on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise Cappellino
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc
How much does Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc gave $22K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,688, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wounded Warrior Project ($4,000), Sloan Kettering Mem Hosp ($2,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc?
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc reported $131K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc?
The filing says to submit an application by letter, stating the purpose of the funds, and to contact Louise Cappellino. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles M Cappellino Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7060338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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