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Capraro Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Oak Brook, Illinois · EIN 270863044

Capraro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.

75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$41,7726$3.6 million
2023$10,0001$4.0 million
2024$30,0004$4.0 million

How to apply

Capraro Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Capraro Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$15,000
Florida1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA
Sarasota, FL
United in hope int prader-willi syndrome conference sponsorship to support prader-willi research$15,000
Butterfield Country Club Scholarship Program
Oak Brook, IL
Butterfield scholarship program$10,000
Butler National Scholarship Fund
Oak Brook, IL
Butler national scholarship fund$2,500
Mersades Ann Foundation
Wheaton, IL
General operating support of service programs dedicated to supporting children impacted by parental incarceration.$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Capraro Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Capraro Family Foundation give?

$30,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs Capraro Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William Capraro Jr (Director), Tina Capraro (Director), William A Capraro III (Treasurer, Secretary) and Victoria B Capraro (President).

What does Capraro Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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