Da Capo Fund
Preselected recipients only
Da Capo Fund is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,900 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $6,900 and the largest $17,300. 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$86,900
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$6,900
- Largest grant$17,300
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $86,900 | 13 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Da Capo Fund 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 Da Capo Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $32,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $9,500 |
| California | 1 | $8,400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,900 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | General | $17,300 |
| PRX | General | $10,200 |
| Kosher Educational Media Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $9,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General | $8,400 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General | $7,900 |
| Individual | General | $6,900 |
| Propublica | General | $5,200 |
| Skeena Wild Conservation Trust | General | $4,300 |
| Community Food Share | General | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | Afghanistan | $2,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- William Kahn
- Laurie Kahn
- Daryl Kahn Cline
Questions people ask
Does Da Capo Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Da Capo Fund give?
$86,900 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $6,900.
Who runs Da Capo Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists William Kahn (Trustee), Laurie Kahn (Trustee) and Daryl Kahn Cline (Trustee).
What does Da Capo Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.