The JM Capozzola Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chatham, NJ EIN: 11-3350554

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.

Key facts about The JM Capozzola Foundation

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.

EIN
11-3350554
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$6,565
Grants made (2022)
5
Average grant
$1,313
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$80,608
Primary geography
New Jersey (85% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$81K

+26.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

+19.4% YoY

Grant Count

5

+150.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-52.3% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

ChathamNew YorkNyMurray HillCambridgeChicagoMemphisMontgomeryNew ProvidenceWest Hollywood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K12 grants2020 2 grants2021 5 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $7K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2022

Chatham Emergency Squad: $2KChatham Emergency Squad$2KOur House Foundation Inc: $2KOur House Foundation Inc$2KWaterorg: $1KWaterorg$1KChatham Borough Fire Department: $1KChatham Borough FireDepartment$1KChatham Township Fire Department: $1KChatham Township FireDepartment$1K

The largest 2022 recipient was Chatham Emergency Squad ($2K). Together the top 5 received $7K.

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

19<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chatham Emergency Squad Chatham, NJTo Support Emergency Repsonse Services in Chatham, NJ.$2,000
Our House Foundation Inc Murray Hill, NJTo Further Charity's Work in Their Field$1,565
Waterorg Chicago, ILTo Further Charity's Work in Their Field$1,000
Chatham Borough Fire Department Chatham, NJTo support fire department community services in chatham, nj.$1,000
Chatham Township Fire Department Chatham, NJTo support volunteer fire department services in chatham, nj.$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K2020 2021 2022
Metric202220212020
Total Assets$80,608$63,822$65,170
Revenue$24,220$4,997$6,102
Expenses$7,434$6,407$5,641
Qualifying Distributions$6,565$5,500—
Net Investment Income$24,220$4,997$4,101
Distributable Amount$4,016$4,079—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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.

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