The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation is a private foundation located in Lock Haven, PA, established in 2014. It focuses on providing funding for pediatric health and early childhood education initiatives, particularly the pediatric health heart connect project and the beyond the written world project aimed at supporting preschoolers' school readiness. The foundation reviews letters of inquiry from diverse organizations and makes grants to support innovative approaches in early childhood development, education, and family support.
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation gave $434K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $434,091
- +62.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,232
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,998
- Total assets
- $11,614,384
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation
Who The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 19 grants of 36 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $267K (2023) to $518K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $434K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $434,091 |
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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 | $11,614,384 | $589,551 | $580,438 | $434,091 | 9 | $431,701 | $589,551 | — |
| 2023 | $10,695,918 | $88,782 | $421,129 | $266,904 | 4 | $266,904 | $224,705 | — |
| 2022 | $9,308,442 | $572,663 | $569,292 | $416,788 | 7 | $449,212 | $502,583 | — |
| 2021 | $12,817,697 | $1,709,051 | $682,819 | $517,650 | 9 | $525,450 | $569,086 | — |
| 2020 | $11,795,547 | $259,026 | $523,826 | $347,119 | 7 | — | $162,752 | $518,186 |
About The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lock Haven, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $434K. Net investment income was $590K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation is led by Judith Inglese, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Inglese
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Richard L Caplan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Richard L Caplan (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation
How much does The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation give each year?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation gave $434K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $267K across 4 grants.
What is The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $49,998, and its average grant was $48,232, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation give grants?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Texas (20%).
Does The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $590K.
What is The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lock Haven, PA. It holds $11.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation's EIN?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5370094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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