Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2024 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $726,901, all of which went to recipients in New York.
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 at a glance
In short: Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 gave $727K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $726,901
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,922
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $16,104,873
- +12.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000
- 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: PO Box 70, Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (212) 415-0503
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Third Street Music School Settlement ($160K). Together the top 10 received $661K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 36 grants of 68 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $55K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $619K (2021) to $875K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $727K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Third Street Music School Settlement New York, NY | General | $160,000 |
| Bargemusic Ltd New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Bloomingdale School of Music Inc New York, NY | General | $60,000 |
| Kaufman Music Center New York, NY | General | $55,910 |
| Myriad USA Verbier Festival New York, NY | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Brooklyn, NY | General | $55,000 |
| The Filomen M D'Agostino Greenberg New York, NY | General | $55,000 |
| Harlem School of the Arts New York, NY | General | $55,000 |
| Israeli Chamber Project New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
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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 | $16,104,873 | $2,780,102 | $1,021,004 | $726,901 | 14 | $986,619 | $2,760,463 | $872,255 |
| 2023 | $14,357,139 | $995,146 | $1,149,514 | $874,541 | 14 | $1,117,838 | $967,416 | $823,594 |
| 2022 | $14,511,174 | $817,957 | $1,051,922 | $771,500 | 14 | $1,010,344 | $794,734 | $850,376 |
| 2021 | $14,752,169 | $1,312,178 | $890,254 | $618,588 | 13 | $815,222 | $1,251,990 | $962,654 |
| 2020 | $14,354,492 | $1,218,786 | $906,209 | $684,887 | 13 | — | $1,190,280 | $808,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 reported a distributable amount of $872K for 2024 — 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 available grant information shows support for music and arts organizations. Grantees describe their work in their own terms: Bargemusic says it presents year-round chamber music concerts in a floating concert hall; Bloomingdale School of Music says it provides access to music education regardless of factors including economic status or ability level; and Harlem School of the Arts says it offers training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Other 2024 recipients include music programs, a chamber music group, and a symphony.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $726,901 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $160,000, with a median grant of $55,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $160,000 to Third Street Music School Settlement, $100,000 to Bargemusic Ltd, $60,000 to Bloomingdale School of Music, $55,910 to Kaufman Music Center, and $55,000 each to Myriad USA Verbier Festival, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg organization, and Harlem School of the Arts. Other recipients included the Israeli Chamber Project ($35,000), 92nd Street Y ($30,000), Carnegie Hall ($25,000), and The Perlman Music Program ($20,991). Riverside Symphony received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wilmington Trust Company N.A. and Cretien Risley as trustees.
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cretien Risley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Wilmington Trust Company N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$88K (2021) → $218K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wilmington Trust Company NA (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $218K, to Wilmington Trust Company N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000
How much does Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 give each year?
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 gave $727K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $875K across 14 grants.
What is Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's typical grant size?
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $51,922, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 that year got $55K on average.
Where does Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 give grants?
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's largest grantees?
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's largest 2024 grantees include Third Street Music School Settlement ($160,000), Bargemusic Ltd ($100,000) and Bloomingdale School of Music Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000?
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $987K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $872K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 fund?
The available grant information shows support for music and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000?
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 Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's EIN?
Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6815227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edwin Caplin Foundation 104786-000 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edwin-caplin-foundation-104786-000-morg_293c430911344122ad48b618186e57cb
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