Lunacap Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lunacap Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$92,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $150,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 8 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 10 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Capon 1412 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 453-6120 |
| What to submit | Email applications should be submitted through lunacapfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | 05 01 2025 for Class of 2027 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lunacap Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $22,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Harvard University Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| MIT Sloan Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Business School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ironbound Boxing | Community education and development of youths. | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Business School | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Mendez
- Paul Capon
Questions people ask
Does Lunacap Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 05 01 2025 for Class of 2027.
How much does Lunacap Foundation Inc give?
$92,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lunacap Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Mendez (Board Member) and Paul Capon (Board Member).
What does Lunacap Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.