Capital One Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Capital One Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $36.0 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $122,500 and the largest $10.0 million. 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$36.0 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$122,500
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$328 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14.9 million the year before.
79% 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 | $11.7 million | 17 | $63.8 million |
| 2024 | $14.9 million | 95 | $154 million |
| 2025 | $36.0 million | 102 | $328 million |
How to apply
Capital One Foundation Inc 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 Capital One Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 18 | $14.4 million |
| Texas | 11 | $8.4 million |
| New York | 19 | $4.2 million |
| Delaware | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $1.1 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 7 | $947,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $750,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $750,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Finance Network | Small business | $10.0 million |
| National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | Asset building/financial capability | $5.0 million |
| National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | Asset building/financial capability | $1.4 million |
| Center for Responsible Lending | Asset building/financial capability | $1.0 million |
| National Urban League Inc | Other community service | $1.0 million |
| Unidosus | Affordable housing | $1.0 million |
| Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities | Education | $600,000 |
| Change Machine | Asset building/financial capability | $560,000 |
| Dress for Success Worldwide | Financial education | $510,000 |
| Braven Inc | Workforce development | $500,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Affordable housing | $500,000 |
| National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | Asset building/financial capability | $500,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | Affordable housing | $500,000 |
| Opportunity Finance Network | Affordable housing | $500,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Corporation of Washington DC | Small business | $450,000 |
| Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc | Small business | $450,000 |
| Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation | Small business | $400,000 |
| Everyoneon | Asset building/financial capability | $400,000 |
| The Fountain Fund | Asset building/financial capability | $375,000 |
| Just A Start Inc | Workforce development | $300,000 |
| Ascendus Inc | Small business | $250,000 |
| Bronze Valley Corp | Small business | $250,000 |
| Center on Rural Innovation Inc | Asset building/financial capability | $250,000 |
| True Access Capital Corporation | Small business | $250,000 |
| Urban Institute | Asset building/financial capability | $250,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Workforce development | $249,000 |
| Tech Goes Home | Other community service | $235,000 |
| Family Service of Montgomery County Pa | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Low Income Investment Fund | Affordable housing | $200,000 |
| Mission Asset Fund | Asset building/financial capability | $200,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | Affordable housing | $200,000 |
| Woodstock Institute | Financial education | $200,000 |
| Bowie Business Innovation Center Inc | Small business | $175,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | Workforce development | $175,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Affordable housing | $175,000 |
| Year Up National Capital Region | Workforce development | $175,000 |
| Corporation for Supportive Housing | Affordable housing | $150,000 |
| Genesys Works - National Capital Region (NCR) | Workforce development | $150,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | Affordable housing | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania Microenterprise Coalition | Small business | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shena Ashley
- Blaise Brennan
- Franco Harris
- Steph Doles
- Kerone Vatel
- Andrew Navarrete
- Steve Tulip
- Jennifer Windbeck
- Hunter Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Capital One Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Capital One Foundation Inc give?
$36.0 million in tax year 2025, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $122,500.
Who runs Capital One Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Shena Ashley (President/Director), Blaise Brennan (Secretary), Franco Harris (Treasurer) and Steph Doles (Assistant Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Capital One Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, housing and homelessness and education.