The Captains Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Captains Foundation is a private foundation in Avalon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $118,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,500 | 25 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 14 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Captains Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Captains Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $83,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Community Church | Community donation | $21,000 |
| Catalina Kid Ventures | Community donation | $18,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Community donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Creigh
- Lillian Stone
- Gail Hodge
- Darwin Horn
- Dan O'Conner
- Judy Ramming
Questions people ask
Does The Captains Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Captains Foundation give?
$83,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Captains Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Creigh (VP / Treasurer), Lillian Stone (President), Gail Hodge (Board Member) and Darwin Horn (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Captains Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.