The Cappetta Family Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
The Cappetta Family Foundationinc is a private foundation in Solana Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $194,889 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,100. 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$194,889
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,100
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $187,520 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176,084 | 41 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $187,520 | 39 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $194,889 | 37 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Cappetta Family Foundationinc 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 The Cappetta Family Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $121,289 |
| Maryland | 3 | $32,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $13,900 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding San Diego | Poverty/development | $25,100 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | Medical | $25,000 |
| Global Communities | Poverty/development | $25,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Environment | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environment | $10,000 |
| Mercy Learning | Education | $10,000 |
| Monarch School | Education | $10,000 |
| Bennington College | Education | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Joan B Krok School of Peace Studie | Education | $5,000 |
| San Diego LGBT Community Center | Social justice | $3,500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Poverty/development | $3,000 |
| Alpha Project | Charitable giving | $2,500 |
| Aspentuck Land Trust | Environment | $2,500 |
| Dzi Foundation | Charitable giving | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | Environment | $2,500 |
| Environmental Health Coalition | Environment | $2,500 |
| Foodtankcom | Charitable giving | $2,500 |
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology | Medical | $2,500 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | Arts | $2,500 |
| Lyme Diseaseorg | Medical | $2,500 |
| NCRC - National Community Reinvest | Poverty/development | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Social justice | $2,500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Health and wellness | $2,500 |
| NDN Collective | Charitable giving | $2,000 |
| The Old Globe | Arts | $2,000 |
| Crespi Carmelite High School | Education | $1,500 |
| Good Works Education Fund | Education | $1,500 |
| Usd Club Rugby | Education | $1,500 |
| KPBS Public Broadcasting | Charitable giving | $1,200 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | Medical | $1,000 |
| Out in the Open | Social justice | $1,000 |
| North County Junior Golf Assoc | Medical | $500 |
| Save the Children | Poverty/development | $400 |
| World Vision | Charitable giving | $385 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Health and wellness | $200 |
| Curebound | Health and wellness | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy J Cappetta
- John M Cappetta
Questions people ask
Does The Cappetta Family Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cappetta Family Foundationinc give?
$194,889 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Cappetta Family Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy J Cappetta (President) and John M Cappetta (Treasurer).
What does The Cappetta Family Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and health.