Robert R and Janice L Capen
Robert R and Janice L Capen is a private foundation based in Seminole, Florida. It reported 12 grants totaling $48,350 in 2024, with its largest grant going to Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago.
Robert R and Janice L Capen at a glance
In short: Robert R and Janice L Capen gave $48K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,350
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,029
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $733,223
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (10 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert R and Janice L Capen
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14707 Seminole Trail, Seminole, FL 33776
Phone: (414) 235-1279
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert R and Janice L Capen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shriners Hospital for Children ($40K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 13% to recipients in Wisconsin. Smaller shares went to recipients in North Carolina (2%), Iowa (1%), and Kansas (1%). Listed recipients were also located in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert R and Janice L Capen open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 12 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $810; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $20K repeat.
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago, IL | Support Charitable Work | $40,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Centers Whitefish Bay, WI | Support Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Support Charitable Work | $1,000 |
| Family Promise Port Washington, WI | Support Charitable Work | $500 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Support Charitable Work | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Support Charitable Work | $250 |
| Feeding America Milwaukee, WI | Support Charitable Work | $250 |
| Lake Country Freemasons Oconomowoc, WI | Support Charitable Work | $250 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | Support Charitable Work | $200 |
| Bradley University Peoria, IL | Support Charitable Work | $200 |
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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 | $733,223 | $18,483 | $59,964 | $48,350 | 12 | $48,350 | $14,737 | $38,476 |
| 2023 | $774,704 | $3,565 | $48,412 | $37,500 | 5 | $37,500 | $15,336 | $36,717 |
| 2022 | $819,551 | $26,961 | $46,187 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $13,387 | $37,381 |
| 2021 | $838,777 | $689,617 | $164,274 | $22,000 | 3 | $22,648 | $162,028 | $28,721 |
| 2020 | $355,839 | $71,751 | — | — | — | — | — | $18,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert R and Janice L Capen reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including Shriners Hospital for Children, Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Samaritan’s Purse, and several universities and charitable organizations.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. The University of Dubuque describes itself as a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees, among other educational opportunities. Bradley University says it combines professional preparation, liberal arts and sciences, and co-curricular experiences to support students’ personal and professional success.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $48,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $250. The largest awards were $40,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago and $5,000 to Children’s Dyslexia Centers in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Other grants included $1,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $500 each to Family Promise and the University of Dubuque, and $250 to Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert R. Capen, Janice L. Capen, and Daniel S. Galligan as directors.
Robert R and Janice L Capen's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel S. Galligan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice L. Capen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert R. Capen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Robert R and Janice L Capen
How much does Robert R and Janice L Capen give each year?
Robert R and Janice L Capen gave $48K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 5 grants.
What is Robert R and Janice L Capen's typical grant size?
Robert R and Janice L Capen's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $4,029, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert R and Janice L Capen that year got $810 on average.
Where does Robert R and Janice L Capen give grants?
Robert R and Janice L Capen gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Robert R and Janice L Capen give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Robert R and Janice L Capen's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitable Work" (12 grants).
Who are Robert R and Janice L Capen's largest grantees?
Robert R and Janice L Capen's largest 2024 grantees include Shriners Hospital for Children ($40,000), Children's Dyslexia Centers ($5,000) and Samaritans Purse ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert R and Janice L Capen?
Robert R and Janice L Capen reported $733K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert R and Janice L Capen fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Shriners Hospital for Children, Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Samaritan’s Purse, and several universities and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert R and Janice L Capen?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert R and Janice L Capen's EIN?
Robert R and Janice L Capen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4084071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert R and Janice L Capen 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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