The Resolute Foundation
The Resolute Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports one grant of $38,100 to Bright Funds Foundation in San Jose, California.
The Resolute Foundation at a glance
In short: The Resolute Foundation gave $38K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,100
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -97.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,100
- +4999.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,100
- Total assets
- $3,997,427
- +26.1% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Resolute Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Resolute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bright Funds Foundation ($38K).
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars reported were all directed to a recipient in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Resolute Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $50K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $38,100 |
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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 | $3,997,427 | $889,717 | $61,491 | $38,100 | 1 | $59,717 | $114,716 | $158,281 |
| 2024 | $3,169,201 | $863,427 | $50,885 | $34,369 | 46 | $49,285 | $102,927 | $117,467 |
| 2023 | $2,356,659 | $673,542 | $39,911 | $27,311 | 36 | $39,411 | $63,542 | $85,340 |
| 2022 | $1,723,028 | $1,711,450 | $5,661 | — | — | $5,661 | $11,450 | $20,523 |
| 2021 | $17,239 | $10,033 | $7,676 | — | — | $7,574 | $33 | $872 |
| 2020 | $14,882 | $10,163 | $57,654 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $163 | $1,417 |
| 2019 | $62,373 | $10,955 | $13,615 | — | — | — | $955 | $2,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Resolute Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission or specific focus areas for The Resolute Foundation. Its 2025 filing lists a grant to Bright Funds Foundation, whose stated mission is to empower people to be meaningful, effective, and engaged philanthropists.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $38,100. The award was to Bright Funds Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Butler, A Richard Caputo Jr, Kristin A Custar, Joseph C Linnen, and Douglas J Zych as directors; A Richard Caputo Jr as president; Peter Carbonara Jr as treasurer; and Ugo Ude as secretary.
The Resolute Foundation is led by A Richard Caputo Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A Richard Caputo Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Butler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas J Zych
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C Linnen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin A Custar
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Carbonara Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ugo Ude
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 The Resolute Foundation
How much does The Resolute Foundation give each year?
The Resolute Foundation gave $38K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 46 grants.
How large is The Resolute Foundation?
The Resolute Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Resolute Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission or specific focus areas for The Resolute Foundation. Its 2025 filing lists a grant to Bright Funds Foundation, whose stated mission is to empower people to be meaningful, effective, and engaged philanthropists. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Resolute Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does The Resolute Foundation make grants?
The 2025 grant dollars reported were all directed to a recipient in California.
What is The Resolute Foundation's EIN?
The Resolute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2095326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Resolute Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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