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Capper Foundation

The mission of capper foundation is to build abilities and empower people of all ages living with disabilities.

Topeka, KS EIN 480543745 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Capper Foundation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

Mission

The mission of capper foundation is to build abilities and empower people of all ages living with disabilities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Capper Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Topeka, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1920 and has been operating for 106 years. Its EIN is 480543745. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Capper Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Capper Foundation is located in Topeka, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1920 and has been active for 106 years.

Based on official tax filings, Capper Foundation has $17M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Capper Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Capper Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Capper Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Capper Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The mission of capper foundation is to build abilities and empower people of all ages living with disabilities. Capper Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1920.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Capper Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Capper Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 480543745, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ZA
Zachary Ahrens
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara B••••••
Trustee
BR
Bruce A•••
Trustee
DA
David C•••••••
Trustee
DO
Doug K••••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr J••••• K•••••
Trustee, Chair
EM
Emily M••••
FORMER CHAIR
GL
Glenda C••••
Trustee,Treas.
GL
Glenda W•••••••••
Trustee
HE
Herman J••••
Trustee
JA
James L•••••
President & CEO
JA
Jason M•••••••
Trustee
JA
Jay I•••
Trustee, Chair
LU
Lucky D••••••
Trustee
MA
Marie P•••
Trustee
MI
Michelle B•••••
Trustee,V-Chair
NE
Neil D•••••
Trustee, VChair
PA
Pam W•••••••
Trustee
SA
Sandy W•••••
VP, SECRETARY
SA
Sarah C••••••
Trustee
SH
Shelley K•••
Trustee
SU
Suzanne M••••••
Trustee
ZA
Zachary A•••••
President & CEO
ZA
Zachary K A•••••
President & CEO
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$17.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$16.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$13.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$12.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Capper Foundation This page 89 $17.0 million -
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
Mobilization for Justice Inc 89 $24.2 million -
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Mary Crane League 89 $10.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Capper Foundation

What is Capper Foundation?
Capper Foundation is a community development school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Topeka, United States. The mission of capper foundation is to build abilities and empower people of all ages living with disabilities.
When was Capper Foundation founded?
Capper Foundation was founded in 1920.
Who leads Capper Foundation?
Zachary Ahrens serves as President & CEO.
Where is Capper Foundation located?
Headquartered in Topeka, United States.
What is Capper Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Capper Foundation trustworthy?
Capper Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Capper Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 480543745.
What is Capper Foundation's website?
http://www.capper.org