Louis R. Cappelli Foundation

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Founded in 1999 by Louis R. Cappelli, who serves as Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors, the Louis R. Cappelli Foundation is a funding source designed to assist at-risk youth to reach their full potential. The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation has awarded over $4.6 million in grants since its inception in 1999.

The Foundation has primary focus in three specific areas: education, health & fitness and arts education. - Education: The Foundation seeks educational programs that encourage collaboration among schools, parents and agencies to address innovative educational programs that encourage and foster the learning process for at-risk children.

- Health & Fitness: The Foundation supports programs that provide innovative and worthwhile health programs or organized sports that encourage wellness and fitness, enabling at-risk children to reach their fullest potential.

- Arts Education - the Foundation supports arts education programs that provide access to the visual and performing arts for at-risk children through a wide-array of arts and related organizations.