Private foundation · EIN 33-0795195 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Capdevilla-Gillespie Foundation

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: 16 grants paid, $236K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$236K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CAHigh School Discovery Fellows program and the Building Mathematic Identity and Achievement program$50K
National Alliance for Musical Theatre IncNew York, NYImpact & Exploration Fund$30K
Campanile FoundationSan Diego, CAFamily Woman in Leadership Endowment Fund$25K
Campanile FoundationSan Diego, CAOsinski Family Women in Leadership Endowment Fund and Women in Leadership Conference$25K
Montclair State University Foundation IncMontclair, NJThe Wendy Gillespie Scholarship Fund$25K
Speed of Change IncSan Diego, CATedEx San Diego Event$10K
Speed of Change IncSan Diego, CATedEx San Diego Women: Majesty Event$10K
Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego CountyLA Jolla, CACommunity Learning Circle$10K
United Way of San Diego CountySan Diego, CASparkPoint Program$10K
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CASchool of Peace and Justice, Masters of Arts, Social Innovation Scholarship fund$10K
Bayside Community CenterSan Diego, CAArt in the garden program and LVCG Irrigation system$6,750
Bayside Community CenterSan Diego, CAArt in the garden program and LVCG Irrigation system$6,750
Kyoto Symposium OrganizationSan Diego, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Old Globe TheatreSan Diego, CAGrinch in Espanol programming project$5,000
Pacific Arts MovementSan Diego, CAReel Voices Program$5,000
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial CountiesSan Diego, CA2025 Membership Dues and Annual Conference Sponsorship$2,250

By state: California 14 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Capdevilla-Gillespie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Capdevilla-Gillespie Foundation 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 Capdevilla-Gillespie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $236K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Capdevilla-Gillespie Foundation give?

California (14 grants), New York (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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