William W Capel And Ernest J
William W Capel And Ernest J is a private foundation, based in Champaign, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $636K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $20K.
William W Capel And Ernest J at a glance
In short: William W Capel And Ernest J gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,750
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,438
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $635,657
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William W Capel And Ernest J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McKinley Presbyterian Church ($18K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How William W Capel And Ernest J gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley Presbyterian Church Champaign, IL | Community Service | $18,000 |
| Champaign Public Library Foundation Champaign, IL | Library collections | $6,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| PACA of Champaign County Champaign, IL | Non profit organization | $250 |
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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 | $635,657 | $124,134 | $36,402 | $29,750 | 4 | $29,750 | $20,266 | $29,012 |
| 2023 | $547,926 | $13,353 | $41,227 | $29,000 | 5 | $29,000 | $5,640 | $28,328 |
| 2022 | $575,800 | $116,416 | $34,960 | $27,000 | 8 | $27,000 | $8,141 | $24,581 |
| 2021 | $494,344 | $115,882 | $28,224 | $22,000 | 12 | $22,000 | $9,326 | $21,807 |
| 2020 | $406,686 | $85,065 | $23,160 | $16,000 | 8 | — | $3,169 | $16,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William W Capel And Ernest J reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William W Capel And Ernest J is led by Ernest J Martin III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest J Martin III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger A Marsh
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W Capel
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 William W Capel And Ernest J
How much does William W Capel And Ernest J give each year?
William W Capel And Ernest J gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is William W Capel And Ernest J's typical grant size?
William W Capel And Ernest J's median grant in 2024 was $5,750, and its average grant was $7,438, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William W Capel And Ernest J give grants?
William W Capel And Ernest J gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Champaign, IL (3 grants).
Does William W Capel And Ernest J give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on William W Capel And Ernest J's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is William W Capel And Ernest J?
William W Capel And Ernest J reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William W Capel And Ernest J's EIN?
William W Capel And Ernest J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1594867. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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