Private foundation · EIN 11-3276603 · McLean, Virginia · Education

Capital One Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 102 grants paid, $36M total, median $123K. 5% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
102
$36M
Median grant
$123K
Stays in VA
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$328M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 102 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Opportunity Finance NetworkWashington, DCSmall business$10M
National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersSan Antonio, TXAsset building/financial capability$5.0M
National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersSan Antonio, TXAsset building/financial capability$1.4M
Center for Responsible LendingDurham, NCAsset building/financial capability$1.0M
National Urban League IncNew York, NYOther community service$1.0M
UnidosusWashington, DCAffordable housing$1.0M
Hispanic Association of Colleges and UniversitiesSan Antonio, TXEducation$600K
Change MachineNew York, NYAsset building/financial capability$560K
Dress for Success WorldwideNew York, NYFinancial education$510K
Braven IncChicago, ILWorkforce development$500K
Delaware Community FoundationWilmington, DEAffordable housing$500K
National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersSan Antonio, TXAsset building/financial capability$500K
Neighborhood Reinvestment CorpDallas, TXAffordable housing$500K
Opportunity Finance NetworkWashington, DCAffordable housing$500K
Latino Economic Development Corporation of Washington DCWashington, DCSmall business$450K
Washington Area Community Investment Fund IncWashington, DCSmall business$450K
Bronx Overall Economic Development CorporationBronx, NYSmall business$400K
EveryoneonWashington, DCAsset building/financial capability$400K
The Fountain FundCharlottesville, VAAsset building/financial capability$375K
Just a Start IncCambridge, MAWorkforce development$300K
Ascendus IncNew York, NYSmall business$250K
Bronze Valley CorpBirmingham, ALSmall business$250K
Center on Rural Innovation IncHartland, VTAsset building/financial capability$250K
True Access Capital CorporationWilmington, DESmall business$250K
Urban InstituteWashington, DCAsset building/financial capability$250K
Delaware Community FoundationWilmington, DEWorkforce development$249K
Tech Goes HomeBoston, MAOther community service$235K
Family Service of Montgomery County PaEagleville, PAWorkforce development$200K
Low Income Investment FundSan Francisco, CAAffordable housing$200K
Mission Asset FundSan Francisco, CAAsset building/financial capability$200K
Neighborhood Reinvestment CorpDallas, TXAffordable housing$200K
Woodstock InstituteChicago, ILFinancial education$200K
Bowie Business Innovation Center IncBowie, MDSmall business$175K
DC Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCWorkforce development$175K
Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MDAffordable housing$175K
Year Up National Capital RegionWashington, DCWorkforce development$175K
Corporation for Supportive HousingNew York, NYAffordable housing$150K
Genesys Works - National Capital Region (ncr)Tysons, VAWorkforce development$150K
Latin American Youth CenterWashington, DCAffordable housing$150K
Pennsylvania Microenterprise CoalitionExton, PASmall business$150K
Project Own IncBaltimore, MDAffordable housing$150K
Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncWashington, DCAffordable housing$150K
Social Entrepreneurs of New OrleansNew Orleans, LASmall business$150K
Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and LeadersWashington, DCAffordable housing$150K
The Housing Partnership Network IncBoston, MAAffordable housing$150K
Year Up IncBoston, MAWorkforce development$150K
Tmc Community CapitalOakland, CASmall business$147K
Ahc IncArlington, VAAffordable housing$125K
Humanim IncBaltimore, MDWorkforce development$125K
Rebuild Metro IncBaltimore, MDAffordable housing$125K
Urban Alliance Foundation IncWashington, DCWorkforce development$125K
Halcyon HouseWashington, DCSmall business$120K
Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development IncNew York, NYAffordable housing$110K
Opportunity Finance NetworkWashington, DCSmall business$105K
Accion Opportunity Fund Community DevelopmentSan Jose, CASmall business$100K
Breaking GroundNew York, NYAffordable housing$100K
California Association for Microenterprise OpportunitySan Francisco, CASmall business$100K
Careerworks IncBrockton, MAWorkforce development$100K
Centro Community PartnersOakland, CASmall business$100K
Chicago Community Loan FundChicago, ILAffordable housing$100K

By state: District of Columbia 18 · Texas 11 · New York 19 · Delaware 6 · Illinois 7 · Massachusetts 7

About this foundation

Capital One Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Capital One Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Capital One Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $36M across 102 grants, a median of $123K.

Where does Capital One Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (18 grants), Texas (11 grants), New York (19 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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