Private foundation · EIN 20-3987936 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Caputo 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $700K total, median $350K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$700K
Median grant
$350K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brown UniversityProvidence, RICaputo Family Brown Promise Fund$600K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIPerforming Arts Building$100K

About this foundation

Caputo Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Caputo Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Caputo Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $700K across 2 grants, a median of $350K.

Where does Caputo Foundation Inc give?

Rhode Island (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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