Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundati on
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3739958 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$124K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundat | Chicago, IL | Scientific | $10,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Chicago Academy for the Arts | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hadley | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Preservation Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Ferrer Church | River Forest, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ignite | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ave Maria University Annual Fund | Ave Maria, FL | Religious | $2,500 |
| Chicago Police Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Leo High School | Chicago, IL | Educational | $2,500 |
| Ucan | Chicago, IL | Scientific | $2,500 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of Florence | Washington, DC | Historical | $2,500 |
| Little City Foundation | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii | Chicago, IL | Religious | $2,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Dominican Friars Central Province | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Chicago, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Northampton, MA | Scientific | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Scientific | $1,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greek American Rehabilitation & Car | Wheeling, IL | Scientific | $1,000 |
| Center for Independence | Countryside, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National School Choice | Aventura, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Fransican Mission | Burlington, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Frontier Nursing | Bethesda, MD | Scientific | $500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Make a Wish | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Mary Knoll Fathers and Brothers | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels Northern Illinois | N Riverside, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Save the Children | Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Educational | $500 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Scientific | $500 |
| Friends of Galileo | Longview, WA | Educational | $500 |
| Kids Wish Network | Palm Harbor, FL | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,750 | 44 |
| 2023 | $95,250 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533569349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3739958
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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