Capecchio Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Capecchio Foundation is a private foundation in Stockton, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $750,000 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 2 | $21.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 10 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
Capecchio Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Capecchio Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's High School | Repairs and improvements to Cortopassi Aquatics Center | $1.0 million |
| Stockton Symphony Association | Program Services and Marketing Program | $129,205 |
| SJ County Sheriff's Foundation | 13 Drones for UAS Program | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Stockton Chapter | $100,000 |
| Central Valley Youth Symphony | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Hospice of San Joaquin | 45th Anniversary Celebration | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of SJ County | Family Promise Gala | $10,000 |
| Pacific Italian Alliance | Passport to Italy Gala Dinner | $10,000 |
| World of Wonders Science Museum | WOW Gala Expenditures | $10,000 |
| Restore the Delta | RTD Dinner Expenditures | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Whitlow
- Donald G Lenz
- Thomas Cortopassi
- Brady Whitlow
- Rebecca Carlson
Questions people ask
Does Capecchio Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Capecchio Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Capecchio Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Whitlow (Director), Donald G Lenz (Secretary), Thomas Cortopassi (Director) and Brady Whitlow (Chairman) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Capecchio Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.