Private foundation · EIN 82-2688398 · Stockton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Capecchio 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: 10 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mary's High SchoolStockton, CARepairs and improvements to Cortopassi Aquatics Center$1.0M
Stockton Symphony AssociationStockton, CAProgram Services and Marketing Program$129K
Sj County Sheriff's FoundationStockton, CA13 Drones for UAS Program$100K
Friends of the ChildrenStockton, CAStockton Chapter$100K
Central Valley Youth SymphonyStockton, CAProgram Services$10K
Hospice of San JoaquinStockton, CA45th Anniversary Celebration$10K
Family Promise of Sj CountyStockton, CAFamily Promise Gala$10K
Pacific Italian AllianceStockton, CAPassport to Italy Gala Dinner$10K
World of Wonders Science MuseumLodi, CAWOW Gala Expenditures$10K
Restore the DeltaStockton, CARTD Dinner Expenditures$10K

About this foundation

Capecchio Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stockton, California, administered in care of Donald G Lenz, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Capecchio 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 Capecchio Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Capecchio Foundation give?

California (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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