Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 212 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI | Scholarship fund for students in the Dance, New Media Arts, Music, Writing and Theatre Departments | $25K |
| Friends of DowntownCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15K |
| Albemarle County Historical Society IncCharlottesville, VA | Charitable Event | $10K |
| Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI | scholarship fund for students of Music, Dance Theatre, Multi-Disciplinary Arts, and Writing in the summer camp program | $10K |
| Strong Quality Basketball AssociationRadiant, VA | academic scholarship fund in addition to athletic training | $8,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA | to support the 2025 summer season of the Virginia Theater Festival | $7,500 |
| The New York Center for ChildrenNew York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Rocky FoundationKeswick, VA | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Antaeus CompanyGlendale, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Crystal Cathedral Church of ChristDillwyn, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| East-West Players IncLos Angeles, CA | to support of the upcoming production of Flower Drum Song | $5,000 |
| Fountain TheatreLos Angeles, CA | to support the upcoming production of "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit" | $5,000 |
| Friends of DowntownCharlottesville, VA | Store window designs on the Mall | $5,000 |
| Grackle Art Gallery IncFort Worth, TX | Gallery acquistion fund for "Matt Ponders" sculpture, and painting, chimney repairs and flooring repairs | $5,000 |
| The Paramount Theater IncCharlottesvle, VA | Grand Marquee Gala | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School FoundationCharlottesville, VA | Scholarship Fund at Mortimer M. Caplin Public Service Center | $5,000 |
| Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife RescueSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Ix Art Park FoundationCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Jefferson School African American Heritage CenterCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Urbanite Theatre IncSarasota, FL | to support "JOB"The Apiary" | $3,500 |
| Albemarle County Historical Society IncCharlottesville, VA | Highland Descendants Fall Feast | $3,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre IncSarasota, FL | to support building maintenance/upgrades; or furnishings for the FST 4-apartment housing property at 1271 4th Street | $3,000 |
| Gonzales Youth BalletGonzales, TX | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| Myriad USA IncNew York, NY | to support the Winny Obure Foundation | $3,000 |
| Opera on the JamesLynchburg, VA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South AtlanticRaleigh, NC | Virginia Constitution Project | $3,000 |
| Sidwell Friends SchoolWashington, DC | funds For improvements to the Mary Ellen Caplin theatre | $3,000 |
| Tom Tom FoundationCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy CenterCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Charlottesville OperaCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,650 |
| Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of TexasLivingston, TX | Chief Kina Health Clinic | $2,500 |
| Angelica VillageLakewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Irish Music SchoolCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Charlottesville Free ClinicCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Florida Studio Theatre IncSarasota, FL | to support building maintenance/upgrades; or furnishings for the FST 4 apartment property at 1271 4th Street | $2,500 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy CenterCharlottesvle, VA | Challenge Matching Grant | $2,500 |
| Inland Valley Repertory Theatre IncLA Verne, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Live Arts IncCharlottesville, VA | to support one show during 2025-26 seasons | $2,500 |
| New Art City TheatreVentura, CA | to support the further development of new works | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncWashington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Preservation PiedmontCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of VirginiaBoone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Releaf CvilleCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Opera Association IncSarasota, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationRichmond, VA | Frieda Charlottesville Lecture fund | $2,500 |
| Volunteers in Psychotherapy IncWest Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank IncVerona, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| A Noise WithinPasadena, CA | Student Matinees and Outreach Programming | $2,000 |
| Belmont Arts CollaborativeCharlottesvle, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries IncCharlottesvle, VA | New Building Campaign | $2,000 |
| Deaf West Theatre Company IncStudio City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Historical Society of Sarasota CountySarasota, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International City TheatreLong Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lymelight Foundation IncBurlingame, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Victory TheatreBurbank, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates IncCharlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
By state: Virginia 88 · California 51 · Michigan 2 · Florida 11 · New York 7 · Texas 5
About this foundation
Caplin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Caplin 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 Caplin Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $403K across 212 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Caplin Foundation give?
Virginia (88 grants), California (51 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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