John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $141K.
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +281.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $3,550,148
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gunvati J Kapoor Medical Relief Foundation ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 272% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2021) to $353K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gunvati J Kapoor Medical Relief Foundation | General Operating Expenses for Programs | $300,000 |
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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 | $3,550,148 | $443,549 | $440,364 | $300,000 | 1 | $432,755 | $141,128 | $159,086 |
| 2023 | $3,247,637 | $346,117 | $424,732 | $315,000 | 4 | $414,912 | $89,164 | $152,068 |
| 2022 | $3,099,479 | $388,045 | $359,934 | $260,000 | 4 | $356,054 | $162,765 | $159,940 |
| 2021 | $3,750,583 | $70,000 | $335,642 | $240,000 | 4 | $335,222 | $69,680 | $174,859 |
| 2020 | $3,522,193 | $-1,171,865 | $412,800 | $352,500 | 4 | — | $29,977 | $182,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina G. Kapoor
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ferrel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gauwitz
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rao Akella (2020) — Co-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.
Frequently asked questions about John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation
How much does John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation give each year?
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $315K across 4 grants.
How large is John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation?
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation operate?
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York.
What is John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John and Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6923817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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