The JM Capozzola Foundation
The JM Capozzola Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chatham, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $24K.
The JM Capozzola Foundation at a glance
In short: The JM Capozzola Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,565
- +19.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,313
- -52.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $80,608
- +26.3% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (85% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The JM Capozzola Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Chatham Emergency Squad ($2K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The JM Capozzola Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 163% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $7K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Emergency Squad Chatham, NJ | To Support Emergency Repsonse Services in Chatham, NJ. | $2,000 |
| Our House Foundation Inc Murray Hill, NJ | To Further Charity's Work in Their Field | $1,565 |
| Waterorg Chicago, IL | To Further Charity's Work in Their Field | $1,000 |
| Chatham Borough Fire Department Chatham, NJ | To support fire department community services in chatham, nj. | $1,000 |
| Chatham Township Fire Department Chatham, NJ | To support volunteer fire department services in chatham, nj. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,608 | $24,220 | $7,434 | $6,565 | 5 | $6,565 | $24,220 | $4,016 |
| 2021 | $63,822 | $4,997 | $6,407 | $5,500 | 2 | $5,500 | $4,997 | $4,079 |
| 2020 | $65,170 | $6,102 | $5,641 | $4,800 | 12 | — | $4,101 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JM Capozzola Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JM Capozzola Foundation is led by Joan C. Sterlacci, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joan C. Sterlacci
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Nahvi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The JM Capozzola Foundation
How much does The JM Capozzola Foundation give each year?
The JM Capozzola Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is The JM Capozzola Foundation's typical grant size?
The JM Capozzola Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,313, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JM Capozzola Foundation give grants?
The JM Capozzola Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chatham, NJ (3 grants).
Does The JM Capozzola Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The JM Capozzola Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The JM Capozzola Foundation's largest grantees?
The JM Capozzola Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Chatham Emergency Squad ($2,000), Our House Foundation Inc ($1,565) and Waterorg ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The JM Capozzola Foundation?
The JM Capozzola Foundation reported $81K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The JM Capozzola Foundation?
The JM Capozzola Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chatham, NJ. It holds $81K in total assets as of 2022.
What is The JM Capozzola Foundation's EIN?
The JM Capozzola Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3350554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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