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George A Capps Memorial Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 436028727

George A Capps Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $5,000. 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 $14,200 the year before.

50% 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
2023$14,2005$251,242
2024$14,5006$240,940

How to apply

George A Capps Memorial 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 George A Capps Memorial Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri6$14,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Louis Gym Centre
Webster Groves, MO
Support for programs$5,000
Regional Business Council
Saint Louis, MO
Support high-impact business, civic & philanthropic initiatives for the betterment of stl$5,000
Missouri Baptist University - Marcy Madison Scholarship Fund
Saint Louis, MO
Provide scholarships to students who have lost a parent to cancer$1,500
Boy Scouts of America
Saint Louis, MO
Support of values-based youth development program$1,000
Forest Park Forever - Leffingwell Society
Saint Louis, MO
Support that enables the park to present and conserve its grounds$1,000
St Louis Priory School
Saint Louis, MO
Support of independent catholic education$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George A Capps Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does George A Capps Memorial Foundation give?

$14,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.

Who runs George A Capps Memorial Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists George K Capps (Trustee), John R Capps (Trustee) and Mary Jo Sauer (Trustee).

What does George A Capps Memorial Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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