Tommy C Capper Foundation
Accepts applications
Tommy C Capper Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,303 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,891 and the largest $12,614. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,303
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,891
- Largest grant$12,614
- Assets$3.5 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,661 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,529 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $70,661 | 14 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $89,303 | 16 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rick L Law 2275 Church Road, Aurora, IL 60502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 585-5200 |
| What to submit | www.capperfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | Dewitt, Iowa and surrounding county |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tommy C Capper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 15 | $87,026 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,277 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $12,614 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,319 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,029 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,476 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,727 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,680 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,782 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,782 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,765 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,520 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,424 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,277 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $658 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick L Law
- Diana M Law
- Zachary Hesselbaum
Questions people ask
Does Tommy C Capper Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tommy C Capper Foundation give?
$89,303 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,891.
Who runs Tommy C Capper Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick L Law (Executive Director), Diana M Law (Director) and Zachary Hesselbaum (Director).
What does Tommy C Capper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.