The Cappetta Family Foundationinc
Invitation OnlySolana Beach, California · EIN 20-0493161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$195K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 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
43% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | Poverty/Development | $25,100 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | San Diego, CA | Medical | $25,000 |
| Global Communities | Silver Spring, MD | Poverty/Development | $25,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Environment | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Environment | $10,000 |
| Mercy Learning | Bridgeport, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | Education | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Joan B Krok School of Peace Studie | San Diego, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | San Diego, CA | Social justice | $3,500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Poverty/Development | $3,000 |
| Alpha Project | Ellisville, MS | Charitable giving | $2,500 |
| Aspentuck Land Trust | Fairfield, CT | Environment | $2,500 |
| Dzi Foundation | Ridgway, CO | Charitable giving | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $2,500 |
| Environmental Health Coalition | National City, CA | Environment | $2,500 |
| Foodtankcom | Baltimore, MD | Charitable giving | $2,500 |
| LA Jolla Institute for Immunology | LA Jolla, CA | Medical | $2,500 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | Arts | $2,500 |
| Lyme Diseaseorg | Chico, CA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Ncrc - National Community Reinvest | Washington, DC | Poverty/Development | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | San Diego, CA | Social justice | $2,500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Health and wellness | $2,500 |
| Ndn Collective | Rapid City, SD | Charitable giving | $2,000 |
| The Old Globe | San Diego, CA | Arts | $2,000 |
| Crespi Carmelite High School | Encino, CA | Education | $1,500 |
| Good Works Education Fund | Wilmington, DE | Education | $1,500 |
| Usd Club Rugby | San Diego, CA | Education | $1,500 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | San Diego, CA | Charitable giving | $1,200 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | Stamford, CT | Medical | $1,000 |
| Out in the Open | Monroe, ME | Social justice | $1,000 |
| North County Junior Golf Assoc | Oceanside, CA | Medical | $500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Poverty/Development | $400 |
| World Vision | Laguna Hills, CA | Charitable giving | $385 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Health and wellness | $200 |
| Curebound | San Diego, CA | Health and wellness | $104 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,889 | 37 |
| 2024 | $187,520 | 39 |
| 2023 | $176,084 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632099349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0493161
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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