Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli is a private foundation, based in Arroyo Grande, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $653K. Net investment income was $552K.
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli at a glance
In short: Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli gave $653K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $653K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $652,740
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $652,740
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $652,740
- Total assets
- $10,171,686
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon Request ($653K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli gives
- Giving grew 197% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2019) to $653K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $653K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon Request Arroyo Grande, CA | General Operating Budget | $652,740 |
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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 | $10,171,686 | $601,422 | $787,312 | $652,740 | 1 | $724,154 | $551,938 | $703,974 |
| 2024 | $10,356,585 | $3,252,321 | $693,496 | $600,758 | 1 | $638,072 | $225,750 | $645,800 |
| 2023 | $7,823,251 | $2,170,671 | $342,715 | $258,601 | 1 | $304,539 | $280,085 | $382,212 |
| 2022 | $5,964,795 | $1,473,184 | $279,117 | $219,735 | 1 | $247,113 | $95,805 | $304,125 |
| 2021 | $4,770,728 | $1,297,975 | $298,425 | $257,750 | 1 | $270,344 | $58,487 | $274,626 |
| 2020 | $3,771,178 | $1,014,730 | $261,517 | $206,480 | 1 | — | $27,451 | $176,794 |
| 2019 | $3,017,965 | $1,043,244 | $166,404 | $130,370 | 1 | — | $33,523 | $123,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli reported a distributable amount of $704K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl A. Craven
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig S. Cappelli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Louis P. Cappelli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael J. Cappelli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen G. Cappelli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli
How much does Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli give each year?
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli gave $653K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $601K across 1 grant.
How large is Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli?
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $724K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $704K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli operate?
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli's EIN?
Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7199126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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