George a Capps Memorial Foundation
George a Capps Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $241K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $6K.
George a Capps Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: George a Capps Memorial Foundation gave $15K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,500
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,417
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $240,940
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who George a Capps Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Louis Gym Centre ($5K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George a Capps Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $31K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Gym Centre Webster Groves, MO | Support for Programs | $5,000 |
| Regional Business Council Saint Louis, MO | Support high-impact business, civic & philanthropic initiatives for the betterment of stl | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Saint Louis, MO | Support of Values-Based Youth Development Program | $1,000 |
| Forest Park Forever - Leffingwell Society Saint Louis, MO | Support that enables the park to present and conserve its grounds | $1,000 |
| St Louis Priory School Saint Louis, MO | Support of Independent Catholic Education | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,940 | $5,584 | $15,886 | $14,500 | 6 | $14,500 | $5,584 | $12,112 |
| 2024 | $251,242 | $6,162 | $15,478 | $14,200 | 5 | $14,200 | $6,162 | $12,457 |
| 2023 | $260,558 | $1,975 | $30,506 | $30,500 | 9 | $30,500 | $1,943 | $13,273 |
| 2022 | $289,089 | $399 | $23,540 | $23,500 | 11 | $23,500 | $399 | $14,613 |
| 2021 | $312,263 | $2,665 | $23,666 | $23,500 | 6 | — | $2,665 | $15,388 |
| 2020 | $333,597 | $6,645 | $12,212 | $12,000 | 7 | — | $6,645 | $16,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a Capps Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George a Capps Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George K. Capps
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Capps
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Sauer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 George a Capps Memorial Foundation
How much does George a Capps Memorial Foundation give each year?
George a Capps Memorial Foundation gave $15K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is George a Capps Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
George a Capps Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George a Capps Memorial Foundation give grants?
George a Capps Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (4 grants).
Does George a Capps Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on George a Capps Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George a Capps Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
George a Capps Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Louis Gym Centre ($5,000), Regional Business Council ($5,000) and Boy Scouts of America ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George a Capps Memorial Foundation?
George a Capps Memorial Foundation reported $241K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George a Capps Memorial Foundation's EIN?
George a Capps Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6028727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). George a Capps Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-a-capps-memorial-foundation-morg_eaa3f1882ed54ad4bb520bec285a5f3d
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