Private foundation · EIN 46-7199126 · Arroyo Grande, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli Family Charitable Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $653K total, median $653K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$653K
Median grant
$653K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon RequestArroyo Grande, CAGeneral operating budget$653K

About this foundation

Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Arroyo Grande, California, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli Family Charitable Trust 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 Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $653K across 1 grants, a median of $653K.

Where does Louis J Cappelli and Virginia M Cappelli Family Charitable Trust give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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