Da Capo Foundation Inc
Da Capo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and direct charitable activities involving music therapists in the New York area.
Da Capo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Da Capo Foundation Inc gave $16K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,710
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,309
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $480,641
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Da Capo Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 188 E 70Th St 24-B, New York, NY 10021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Da Capo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Da Capo Alliance Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Utah, and 6% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Da Capo Foundation Inc gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $17K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Da Capo Alliance Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | To support promote the musical experiences of emerging artists. | $3,000 |
| New York Medical College King Stone, NY | Educational Purpose for Neurological Study | $3,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Donations help sustain the Museum's extraordinary level of programming, conservation, and research, enabling millions of visitors to experience the power of art. | $2,100 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | For the purpose of supporting creative and talented artists from around the world working in the field of opera. | $1,500 |
| Nippon Club New York, NY | For the purpose of supporting japanese society's seminar, class of japanese culture, events, talks, and innovators network programs. | $1,060 |
| Japanese Childrens Society Inc Englewood Cliffs, NJ | FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING JAPAN Childrens SOCIETY is educational AND INNOVATORS NETWORK PROGRAMS. | $1,000 |
| Salon De Virtuosi Inc New York, NY | Contribution will aid in nourishing the flame of great art and artists for our children's future. | $1,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | Carnegie Hall's mission is to present extraordinary music and musicians, and to bring the transformative power of music to the widest possible audience. | $750 |
| Frick Collection New York, NY | the donation sustains their world-class public programs, research, and conservation efforts. | $700 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | They look for effective organizations, original thinking, and relevance of the proposal to the development of the private sector. Our grant-making process presumes collaborative planning between ABF and its grantees. | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,641 | $23,382 | $24,384 | $15,710 | 12 | $19,210 | $18,708 | $21,672 |
| 2024 | $429,972 | $19,563 | $25,964 | $17,100 | 11 | $21,400 | $14,999 | $20,925 |
| 2023 | $428,211 | $-11,219 | $25,134 | $17,200 | 14 | $20,700 | $8,962 | $21,014 |
| 2022 | $430,222 | $-18,877 | $24,025 | $15,800 | 13 | $19,300 | $5,899 | $23,302 |
| 2020 | $498,044 | $7,972 | $20,737 | $8,419 | 4 | — | $5,684 | $23,825 |
| 2019 | $472,694 | $14,087 | $17,230 | $11,500 | 3 | — | $11,357 | $21,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Da Capo Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that include selecting qualified music therapists in the New York area based on their education, experience, and skills, and providing information about available music therapists to hospitals while educating them about the benefits of music therapy.
Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational programs, and a neurological study. Salon de Virtuosi, a 2024 grantee, describes its own mission as promoting the development of young musicians through recitals showcasing young musicians from diverse backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $17,100 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $15,710.
The largest 2024 grants included $3,000 each to Da Capo Alliance, for promoting the musical experiences of emerging artists, and Michael S Hahn MD PC, for a neurological study. Other grants included $3,000 to Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, $2,100 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, $1,500 to The Metropolitan Opera Association, and $1,000 to Salon de Virtuosi.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matsuko Shibuya is listed as president and trustee on the 2024 filing.
Da Capo Foundation Inc is led by Matsuko Shibuya, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matsuko Shibuya
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
$6K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $6K, to Matsuko Shibuya (President / Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Da Capo Foundation Inc
How much does Da Capo Foundation Inc give each year?
Da Capo Foundation Inc gave $16K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 11 grants.
What is Da Capo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Da Capo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,309, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Da Capo Foundation Inc give grants?
Da Capo Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (19%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Da Capo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Da Capo Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Da Capo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Da Capo Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Da Capo Alliance Foundation ($3,000), New York Medical College ($3,000) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($2,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Da Capo Foundation Inc?
Da Capo Foundation Inc reported $481K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Da Capo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that include selecting qualified music therapists in the New York area based on their education, experience, and skills, and providing information about available music therapists to hospitals while educating them about the benefits of music therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Da Capo Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Da Capo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Da Capo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4180899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Da Capo Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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