The foundation concentrates almost exclusively on Roman Catholic religious organizations, repeatedly funding congregations, missionary societies, seminaries, and Catholic relief/extension ministries. Grants are typically general-purpose operating support, directed to religious orders (both U.S.-based provinces and international missionary arms) and institutions that sustain clergy formation, evangelization, and overseas relief. The pattern suggests a donor with a strong personal or familial commitment to Catholic mission and institutional stability rather than project-specific philanthropy.
James J Capone Charitable Foundati C/o Lisa Troy Trustee directs almost all of its recent grantmaking to Roman Catholic religious institutions, with repeated support for congregations, missionary societies, seminaries, and Catholic relief ministries. The pattern is broad within that lane but narrow in purpose: grants are listed for general charitable purposes, suggesting flexible operating support rather than project-specific awards. Recent recipients include Catholic Church Extension in Chicago, Catholic Foreign Mission in Maryknoll, and Catholic Near East Welfare in New York, alongside multiple orders and provincial houses. The foundation’s check sizes cluster tightly around the same level, indicating a highly standardized approach to giving. Its 2025 grants show a wide network of Catholic organizations across the U.S., including religious orders, clergy-formation institutions, and evangelization groups. The recurring emphasis on institutional support points to a funder focused on sustaining Catholic infrastructure, missionary work, and church-based charitable outreach. Within the recent grant list, the foundation also backed Daughters of St Paul Inc in Boston, Eternal Word Television Net in Irondale, and the American College of Roman in Washington, DC.
In missionary and overseas church support, the foundation gave $6,677 to Catholic Foreign Mission for general charitable purposes and $6,677 to Catholic Near East Welfare for the same purpose. Those grants sit alongside other Catholic organizations that work beyond a single parish or region. For religious orders and houses, it supported Carmelite Fathers Inc, Dominican Sisters of Hope, and Benedictine Congregation, each at the same grant level and for general charitable purposes. The list also includes Capuchin Province of Mid-america and Capuchin Franciscan Friars, showing support for multiple branches of the same religious tradition. Clergy formation and evangelization also appear in the portfolio. American College of Roman received general charitable support, while Daughters of St Paul Inc and Eternal Word Television Net indicate backing for Catholic media and devotional outreach.
$774K
$16.9M
$1.3M
$1.1M
Most grants fall between $4K and $6K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$6K
About 4% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Concentrated, repeat giving: multiple recurring, similarly sized grants to many Catholic congregations and mission organizations, primarily general operating support rather than one-off project grants.
Notable grantees: Oblate Missionary Society, Inc., Province of St. Mary (Capuchin), Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Daughters of St. Paul, Inc., Cabrini Mission Foundation
Typical grant size is tightly grouped: the 25th percentile is $3,990, the median is $3,991, and the 75th percentile is $6,066. Recent listed awards cluster at $6,677, with one at $6,676, which suggests a standardized granting cadence near the top of that range. The organization appears to be a grantmaker rather than a fund for individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The pattern in the recent grants list is mostly one-off entries to many Catholic entities; the available data does not show recurring awards to the same recipient across multiple years.
The foundation gives nationally, and all recipient-country records in the provided data are in the United States. Virginia is the top state by grant count, and one recent recipient there is Benedictine Society Virginia in Richmond. Other recent grants land in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, with multiple recipients in New York City-area locations such as New York, Maryknoll, Ossining, Middletown, and Sparkill. Connecticut accounts for 4% of grants, a smaller share than Virginia.
It concentrates on Roman Catholic organizations: congregations, missionary societies, seminaries, church-extension ministries, and Catholic media or devotional groups. Recent recipients include religious orders and institutional ministries, and the listed purposes are generally stated as general charitable purposes.
The grant distribution is tightly clustered. The 25th percentile is $3,990, the median is $3,991, and the 75th percentile is $6,066. Recent awards in the list are mostly at $6,677, with one at $6,676.
Giving is national, but Virginia has the highest grant count among recipient states. Recent grants also appear in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and other U.S. states.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and the recipient list provided is made up of nonprofit organizations and religious institutions rather than people.
The recent awards are described as general charitable purposes, which points to broad operating support rather than tightly designated project funding. That pattern is consistent across the listed Catholic organizations and ministries.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATION OF PASSION HOLY | PARK RIDGE, IL | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY FATIMA | WASHINGTON, NJ | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION MISSION OF ST VINCENT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ROMAN | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CAROLYN'S PLACE INC | WATERBURY, CT | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CATHOLIC FOREIGN MISSION | MARYKNOLL, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CATHOLIC CHURCH EXTENSION | CHICAGO, IL | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION HOLY SPIRIT PROV | BETHEL PARK, PA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DOMINICAN CONVENT OF OUR LADY | SPARKILL, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DAUGHTERS OF ST PAUL INC | BOSTON, MA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DOMINICAN FRIARS GUILDS | NEW YORK, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CAPUCHIN PROVINCE OF MID-AMERICA | DENVER, CO | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION SACRED HEARTS | FAIRHAVEN, MA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CABRINI MISSION FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CROSIER FATHERS OF ONAMIA | ONAMIA, MN | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CARMELITE FATHERS INC | MIDDLETOWN, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION MOTHER COREDEMPT | CARTHAGE, MO | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DOMINICANS PROVINCE OF ST AL | CHICAGO, IL | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONSOLATA SOCIETY FOR FOREIGN | SOMERSET, NJ | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION MISSION ST VINCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BENEDICTINE CONGREGATION | BETHLEHEM, CT | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BENEDICTINE SOCIETY VIRGINIA | RICHMOND, VA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CONGREGATION SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH | SPRINGFIELD, MA | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE | NEW YORK, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| DOMINICAN SISTERS OF HOPE | OSSINING, NY | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ASSOCIATION OF ST JOSEPH | PERRYVILLE, MO | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS | UNION CITY, NJ | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BENEDICTINE MISSION HOUSE | SCHUYLER, NE | $6,677 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MARIANNHILL MISSION SOCIETY | DEARBORN HEIGHT, MI | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS ASSISI | ST FRANCIS, WI | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PROVINCE OF ST JOSEPH | DETROIT, MI | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MARIANIST MISSION | DAYTON, OH | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PROVINCE OF OUR LADY GUADALUP | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ST JUDE LEAGUE | CHICAGO, IL | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FRANCISCAN MISSION ASSOCIATES | MOUNT VERNON, NY | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SISTERS OF ST DOMINIC | CALDWELL, NJ | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SOCIETY OF CATHOLIC MEDICAL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FOOD FOR THE POOR INC | COCONUT CREEK, FL | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF ST MARY LUKE | MUNDELEIN, IL | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SUPPORT OUR AGING RELIGIOUS | SILVER SPRING, MD | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| HOME MISSIONERS OF AMERICA | CINCINNATI, OH | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MARYKNOLL SISTERS OF ST DOM | MARYKNOLL, NY | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SOCIETY MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ST JOSEPH'S INDIAN SCHOOL | CHAMBERLAIN, SD | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR USA | ATLANTA, GA | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| ST JOSEPH ABBEY SEMINARY | SAINT BENEDICT, LA | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PROVINCE OF ST MARY CAPUCHIN | YONKERS, NY | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FATHERS OF ST EDMUND | SELMA, AL | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY ST THOMAS ST PAUL | ST PAUL, MN | $6,676 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
CONGREGATION OF PASSION HOLY
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY FATIMA
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION MISSION OF ST VINCENT
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ROMAN
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CAROLYN'S PLACE INC
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CATHOLIC FOREIGN MISSION
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CATHOLIC CHURCH EXTENSION
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION HOLY SPIRIT PROV
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
DOMINICAN CONVENT OF OUR LADY
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
DAUGHTERS OF ST PAUL INC
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
DOMINICAN FRIARS GUILDS
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CAPUCHIN PROVINCE OF MID-AMERICA
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION SACRED HEARTS
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CROSIER FATHERS OF ONAMIA
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CARMELITE FATHERS INC
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION MOTHER COREDEMPT
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
DOMINICANS PROVINCE OF ST AL
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONSOLATA SOCIETY FOR FOREIGN
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION MISSION ST VINCE
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BENEDICTINE CONGREGATION
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BENEDICTINE SOCIETY VIRGINIA
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CONGREGATION SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
DOMINICAN SISTERS OF HOPE
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ASSOCIATION OF ST JOSEPH
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BENEDICTINE MISSION HOUSE
$6,677GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MARIANNHILL MISSION SOCIETY
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS ASSISI
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PROVINCE OF ST JOSEPH
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MARIANIST MISSION
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PROVINCE OF OUR LADY GUADALUP
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ST JUDE LEAGUE
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
FRANCISCAN MISSION ASSOCIATES
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SISTERS OF ST DOMINIC
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SOCIETY OF CATHOLIC MEDICAL
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
UNIVERSITY OF ST MARY LUKE
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
HOME MISSIONERS OF AMERICA
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MARYKNOLL SISTERS OF ST DOM
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SOCIETY MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ST JOSEPH'S INDIAN SCHOOL
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR USA
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ST JOSEPH ABBEY SEMINARY
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PROVINCE OF ST MARY CAPUCHIN
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
FATHERS OF ST EDMUND
$6,676GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES