Capdevilla Gillespie Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 33-0795195 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$236K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | High School Discovery Fellows program and the Building Mathematic Identity and Achievement program | $50,000 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc | New York, NY | Impact & Exploration Fund | $30,000 |
| Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | Family Woman in Leadership Endowment Fund | $25,000 |
| Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | Osinski Family Women in Leadership Endowment Fund and Women in Leadership Conference | $25,000 |
| Montclair State University Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | The Wendy Gillespie Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Speed of Change Inc | San Diego, CA | TedEx San Diego Event | $10,000 |
| Speed of Change Inc | San Diego, CA | TedEx San Diego Women: Majesty Event | $10,000 |
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County | LA Jolla, CA | Community Learning Circle | $10,000 |
| United Way of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | SparkPoint Program | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | School of Peace and Justice, Masters of Arts, Social Innovation Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Bayside Community Center | San Diego, CA | Art in the garden program and LVCG Irrigation system | $6,750 |
| Bayside Community Center | San Diego, CA | Art in the garden program and LVCG Irrigation system | $6,750 |
| Kyoto Symposium Organization | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | San Diego, CA | Grinch in Espanol programming project | $5,000 |
| Pacific Arts Movement | San Diego, CA | Reel Voices Program | $5,000 |
| Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | 2025 Membership Dues and Annual Conference Sponsorship | $2,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,750 | 16 |
| 2024 | $84,750 | 10 |
| 2023 | $221,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101446
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0795195
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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