John R & Dorothy D Caples Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 31-1441038 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$143K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
57% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Building Homes for Heros | Island Park, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Smilow Family Breast Health Center | Norwalk, CT | General support | $6,000 |
| Books That Heal | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Services | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Oregon, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Manhattan University | Bronx, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Blood Center | Rye, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Seaport Association | Norwalk, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| St Francis University- Billy Ryan Fund | Loretto, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Career Support Solutions Inc | Valhalla, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rallye for Pancreatic Cancer | Norwalk, CT | General support | $4,000 |
| American Sail Boat Racing Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for Hope & Safety | Rochelle Park, NJ | General support | $3,000 |
| St Dominic High School | Ofallon, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Care on the Corner | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | General support | $3,000 |
| Center for Food Action | Englewood, NJ | General support | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | New York City, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Ridgefield Suzuki School | Waban, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York City, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Hoboken Historical Museum | Hoboken, NJ | General support | $3,000 |
| Middleburgh Public Library | Middleburg, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Nyu Langone Medical Center | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Ruth Keeler Memorial Library | North Salem, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | Tampa, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| St Johns Law School | Queens, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra | Ridgefield, CT | General support | $3,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Seafarers International House | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Open Door Shelter Norwalk | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Wendell Free Library | Wendell, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Reggie's Pet Project Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Norwalk Community Benefit Fund | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,500 |
| Rozalia Project | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | Danvers, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Mac Angel Foundation | Larchmont, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $143,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 50 |
| 2023 | $159,500 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1441038
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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