Caplin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caplin Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $403,350 in 212 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$403,350
- Number of grants212
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $403,050 the year before.
40% 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 | $2.8 million | 266 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $403,050 | 199 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $403,350 | 212 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Caplin 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 Caplin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 88 | $192,150 |
| California | 51 | $85,900 |
| Michigan | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $17,300 |
| New York | 7 | $14,300 |
| Texas | 5 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $12,550 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $6,800 |
| Illinois | 7 | $4,800 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Scholarship fund for students in the Dance, New Media Arts, Music, Writing and Theatre Departments | $25,000 |
| Friends of Downtown | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Albemarle County Historical Society Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | scholarship fund for students of Music, Dance Theatre, Multi-Disciplinary Arts, and Writing in the summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Strong Quality Basketball Association | academic scholarship fund in addition to athletic training | $8,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | to support the 2025 summer season of the Virginia Theater Festival | $7,500 |
| The New York Center for Children | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rocky Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Antaeus Company | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Crystal Cathedral Church of Christ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| East-West Players Inc | to support of the upcoming production of Flower Drum Song | $5,000 |
| Fountain Theatre | to support the upcoming production of "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit" | $5,000 |
| Friends of Downtown | Store window designs on the Mall | $5,000 |
| Grackle Art Gallery Inc | Gallery acquistion fund for "Matt Ponders" sculpture, and painting, chimney repairs and flooring repairs | $5,000 |
| The Paramount Theater Inc | Grand Marquee Gala | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation | Scholarship Fund at Mortimer M. Caplin Public Service Center | $5,000 |
| Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| IX Art Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Jefferson School African American Heritage Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Urbanite Theatre Inc | to support "JOB"The Apiary" | $3,500 |
| Albemarle County Historical Society Inc | Highland Descendants Fall Feast | $3,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc | to support building maintenance/upgrades; or furnishings for the FST 4-apartment housing property at 1271 4th Street | $3,000 |
| Gonzales Youth Ballet | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | to support the Winny Obure Foundation | $3,000 |
| Opera on the James | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Virginia Constitution Project | $3,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | funds For improvements to the Mary Ellen Caplin theatre | $3,000 |
| Tom Tom Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Charlottesville Opera | General & Unrestricted | $2,650 |
| Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas | Chief Kina Health Clinic | $2,500 |
| Angelica Village | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Irish Music School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc | to support building maintenance/upgrades; or furnishings for the FST 4 apartment property at 1271 4th Street | $2,500 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy Center | Challenge Matching Grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Caplin
- Jeremy Caplin
- Michael Caplin
Questions people ask
Does Caplin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caplin Foundation give?
$403,350 in tax year 2025, across 212 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Caplin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Caplin (Dir), Jeremy Caplin (Dir, Pres) and Michael Caplin (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Caplin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.