James J Capone Charitable Foundati
The James J Capone Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington, Connecticut. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 2025 grants described as being for general charitable purposes.
James J Capone Charitable Foundati at a glance
In short: James J Capone Charitable Foundati gave $774K across 116 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $774,445
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 116
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,676
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,676
- Total assets
- $16,921,722
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 112, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (17% 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 James J Capone Charitable Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27 Tall Timbers Drive, Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: (860) 558-5756
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James J Capone Charitable Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oblate Missionary Society Inc ($20K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
599 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 599 grants of 599 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The largest shares of 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (17%), Illinois (13%), Wisconsin (9%), Pennsylvania (8%), and New Jersey (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James J Capone Charitable Foundati open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 112 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $388K (2022) to $774K (2025). In 2025 it made 116 grants totaling $774K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Roman Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Association of St Joseph Perryville, MO | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Benedictine Congregation Bethlehem, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Benedictine Mission House Schuyler, NE | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Benedictine Society Virginia Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Blue Army of Our Lady Fatima Washington, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Cabrini Mission Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Friars Union City, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Capuchin Province of Mid-America Denver, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
| Carmelite Fathers Inc Middletown, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $6,677 |
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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 | $16,921,722 | $1,345,308 | $1,098,674 | $774,445 | 116 | $774,445 | $223,871 | $774,434 |
| 2024 | $15,865,212 | $508,758 | $1,026,535 | $721,860 | 119 | $721,860 | $216,089 | $721,860 |
| 2023 | $13,657,877 | $159,509 | $727,034 | $478,805 | 120 | $478,805 | $210,030 | $598,426 |
| 2022 | $12,591,240 | $833,382 | $662,963 | $387,879 | 121 | $671,273 | $541,446 | $661,657 |
| 2021 | $14,001,358 | $339,607 | $722,097 | $467,480 | 123 | — | $101,728 | $66,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James J Capone Charitable Foundati reported a distributable amount of $774K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant recipients include organizations with varied charitable missions. Cabrini Mission Foundation says it responds to the unmet needs of vulnerable people and those on the margins of society. Food for the Poor says it connects churches in the first and third worlds to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 116 grants totaling $774,445. Grants ranged from $6,676 to $6,677, with a median of $6,676. Among the recipients were Cabrini Mission Foundation ($6,677) and Food for the Poor Inc ($6,676). Other recipients included Catholic Church Extension, Capuchin Province of Mid-America, and American College of Roman; each received $6,677 for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa B Troy, Matthew Troy, Michael Troy, Samantha Troy, and Joseph Troy as trustees.
James J Capone Charitable Foundati's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Troy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$79K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Michael Troy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$79K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Samantha Troy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$79K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Lisa B. Troy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph Troy
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $106K, to Matthew Troy (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James J Capone Charitable Foundati
How much does James J Capone Charitable Foundati give each year?
James J Capone Charitable Foundati gave $774K across 116 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $722K across 119 grants.
What is James J Capone Charitable Foundati's typical grant size?
James J Capone Charitable Foundati's median grant in 2025 was $6,676, and its average grant was $6,676, across 116 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James J Capone Charitable Foundati give grants?
James J Capone Charitable Foundati's top state is New York, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does James J Capone Charitable Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James J Capone Charitable Foundati's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (116 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James J Capone Charitable Foundati's largest grantees?
James J Capone Charitable Foundati's largest 2025 grantees include Oblate Missionary Society Inc ($20,028 across 3 grants), Province of Our Lady Guadalup ($13,352 across 2 grants) and Province of St Mary Capuchin ($13,352 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James J Capone Charitable Foundati?
James J Capone Charitable Foundati reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $774K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $774K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James J Capone Charitable Foundati fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant recipients include organizations with varied charitable missions. Cabrini Mission Foundation says it responds to the unmet needs of vulnerable people and those on the margins of society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James J Capone Charitable Foundati?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James J Capone Charitable Foundati's EIN?
James J Capone Charitable Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1500381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does James J Capone Charitable Foundati 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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