The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation
Lock Haven, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-5370094
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Lock Haven, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-5370094
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting early childhood initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. With a total of $431.7K awarded to 54 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

President and Fellows of Harvard College
$227.5K
6%
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
$132.4K
3%
Vanderbilt University
$122K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$58.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation?
No. The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation give?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $432 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, and Vanderbilt University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation?
The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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