John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund
Preselected recipients only
John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$143,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $158,500 the year before.
43% 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 | $159,500 | 49 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 50 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $143,000 | 40 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
John R & Dorothy D Caples 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 John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $68,500 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $25,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $17,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest | General support | $10,000 |
| Building Homes for Heros | General support | $6,000 |
| Smilow Family Breast Health Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Books That Heal | General support | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General support | $5,000 |
| Manhattan University | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Blood Center | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Seaport Association | General support | $5,000 |
| St Francis University- Billy Ryan Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Career Support Solutions Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rallye for Pancreatic Cancer | General support | $4,000 |
| American Sail Boat Racing Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for Hope & Safety | General support | $3,000 |
| St Dominic High School | General support | $3,000 |
| Care on the Corner | General support | $3,000 |
| Center for Food Action | General support | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Ridgefield Suzuki School | General support | $3,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General support | $3,000 |
| Hoboken Historical Museum | General support | $3,000 |
| Middleburgh Public Library | General support | $3,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Ruth Keeler Memorial Library | General support | $3,000 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | General support | $3,000 |
| St Johns Law School | General support | $3,000 |
| Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra | General support | $3,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal | General support | $2,500 |
| Seafarers International House | General support | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | General support | $2,500 |
| Open Door Shelter Norwalk | General support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Wendell Free Library | General support | $2,000 |
| Reggie's Pet Project Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Norwalk Community Benefit Fund | General support | $1,500 |
| Rozalia Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Mac Angel Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Urban S Mulvehill Esq
- Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A
Questions people ask
Does John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund give?
$143,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Urban S Mulvehill Esq (Trustee) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A (Trustee).
What does John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.