Da Capo Fund
Da Capo Fund is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It made 13 grants totaling $86,900 in 2025 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including civil liberties, media, refugee relief, health, conservation, and food assistance.
Da Capo Fund at a glance
In short: Da Capo Fund gave $87K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,900
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,685
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,900
- Total assets
- $946,554
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Da Capo Fund
- 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: 1 Grand Army Plaza Ste 8E, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: (646) 644-5246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Da Capo Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU Foundation ($17K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were New York (37%), Missouri (12%), North Carolina (11%), California (10%), and Maryland (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Da Capo Fund open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General | $17,300 |
| PRX Saint Louis, MO | General | $10,200 |
| Kosher Educational Media Inc Brooklyn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Humanity Now Wilmington, NC | General | $9,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation San Francisco, CA | General | $8,400 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | General | $7,900 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General | $6,900 |
| Propublica New York, NY | General | $5,200 |
| Skeena Wild Conservation Trust Portland, OR | General | $4,300 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | General | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Da Capo Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $946,554 | $166,777 | $97,913 | $86,900 | 13 | $155,765 | $60,704 |
| 2024 | $877,689 | $40,571 | $92,244 | $83,000 | 15 | $31,327 | $60,979 |
| 2023 | $910,875 | $44,869 | $86,169 | $72,000 | 15 | $30,700 | $54,445 |
| 2022 | $952,175 | $338,302 | $84,976 | $76,000 | 14 | $329,326 | $53,948 |
| 2021 | $698,847 | $61,801 | $97,306 | $85,500 | 14 | $52,495 | $60,952 |
| 2020 | $751,312 | $23,321 | $78,209 | $71,040 | 17 | $16,152 | $50,999 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Da Capo Fund reported a distributable amount of $61K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Humanity Now says it offers direct relief to refugees, migrants, and immigrants. Community Food Share says its mission is to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership. Touch A Heart says it empowers people facing barriers to employment through vocational training.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 13 grants totaling $86,900. Grant amounts ranged from $700 to $17,300, with a median of $6,900.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $17,300 to ACLU Foundation, $10,200 to PRX, $10,000 to Kosher Educational Media Inc., $9,500 to Humanity Now, $8,400 to Electronic Frontier Foundation, and $7,900 to Doctors Without Borders USA. The filing lists these grants as general-purpose. Other notable recipients included Planned Parenthood ($6,900), ProPublica ($5,200), Skeena Wild Conservation Trust ($4,300), Community Food Share ($2,500), International Rescue Committee ($2,000, for Afghanistan), and Touch A Heart ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Kahn, Laurie Kahn, and Daryl Kahn Cline as trustees.
Da Capo Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daryl Kahn Cline
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Kahn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie Kahn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura Kahn (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Da Capo Fund
How much does Da Capo Fund give each year?
Da Capo Fund gave $87K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 15 grants.
What is Da Capo Fund's typical grant size?
Da Capo Fund's median grant in 2025 was $6,900, and its average grant was $6,685, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Da Capo Fund that year got $6K on average.
Where does Da Capo Fund give grants?
Da Capo Fund's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (12%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Da Capo Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Da Capo Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Da Capo Fund's largest grantees?
Da Capo Fund's largest 2025 grantees include ACLU Foundation ($17,300), PRX ($10,200) and Kosher Educational Media Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Da Capo Fund?
Da Capo Fund reported $947K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $167K.
What does Da Capo Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Humanity Now says it offers direct relief to refugees, migrants, and immigrants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Da Capo Fund?
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 ↑
How much is Da Capo Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Da Capo Fund reported a distributable amount of $61K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Da Capo Fund's EIN?
Da Capo Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1460227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Da Capo Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Da Capo Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Robert J Bauer Family Foundation
St Augustine, FL
The foundation funds organizations working in education, health, civil liberties, humanitarian aid, and environmental issues, with 2025 grants ranging from $3,000 to $167,000 and a median of $16,000. Its grants went to organizations across the U.S., with the largest shares in New York and Virginia; its 2023 filing says it accepts requests by letter with supporting materials and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$19.2M
Grants
55
Total Given
$1.6M
Global Impact
Washington, DC
Global Impact funds a broad range of charitable and social-impact work, including global causes, social welfare, equity, refugee assistance, and nonprofit programs. In 2025, it reported 266 grants, with a median of $75,000 and awards ranging from $6,808 to $5.85 million; grants went mainly to U.S. organizations, especially in DC, California, and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$283.6M
Grants
266
Total Given
$48.2M
The Rockefeller Foundation
New York, NY
The Rockefeller Foundation funds initiatives in energy access, sustainable food systems, health, climate, economic opportunity, and finance in the United States and around the world. In 2024, it made 381 grants, with a median grant of about $171,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.
Assets
$6.4B
Grants
381
Total Given
$233.2M
Triangle Community Foundation Inc
Durham, NC
The foundation supports nonprofits in cultural arts, education and youth, nonprofit capacity building, and sustainable communities, with grants also benefiting fields such as health, conservation, and human services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000 and ranged from about $5,000 to $1.39 million; it primarily serves Durham, Orange, Wake, and Chatham Counties in North Carolina. It accepts applications for competitive discretionary programs during open grant cycles; donor-advised fund grants are also made.
Assets
$335.8M
Grants
599
Total Given
$26.7M
The Yelp Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
644
Total Given
$886K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Da Capo Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/da-capo-fund-morg_85fab3f938f543a2ab2ca6a22840c23d
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_521460227_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Da Capo Fund funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/da-capo-fund-morg_85fab3f938f543a2ab2ca6a22840c23d},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Da Capo Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Da Capo Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?