John and Editha Kapoor Charitable

Grantmaker Lake Forest, IL EIN: 36-6923817

John and Editha Kapoor Charitable is a nonprofit organization, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K.

Key facts about John and Editha Kapoor Charitable

In short: John and Editha Kapoor Charitable gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
36-6923817
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$300,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$300,000
Median grant
$300,000

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$300K

-4.8% YoY

Grant Count

1

-75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$300K

+281.0% YoY

How John and Editha Kapoor Charitable gives

  • Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

ChicagoPhoenixBuffaloFairfieldNew YorkPeoriaWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K4 grants20204 grants20214 grants20224 grants20231 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2021) to $353K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Gunvati J Kapoor Medical Relief Foundation: $300KGunvati J Kapoor MedicalRelief Foundation$300K

The largest 2024 recipient was Gunvati J Kapoor Medical Relief Foundation ($300K).

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gunvati J Kapoor Medical Relief Foundation General Operating Expenses for Programs$300,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

$0$0.5$1$1.520202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

John and Editha Kapoor Charitable'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

How much does John and Editha Kapoor Charitable give each year?

John and Editha Kapoor Charitable gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $315K across 4 grants.

Where does John and Editha Kapoor Charitable operate?

John and Editha Kapoor Charitable has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York.

What is John and Editha Kapoor Charitable's EIN?

John and Editha Kapoor Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6923817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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